5 candidates are running: Bridget Brink (Democratic), Matt Maasdam (Democratic), Muhammad Salman Rais (Democratic), Tom Barrett (Republican), and William Lawrence (Democratic). Tom Barrett is the incumbent.

Certified result: Barrett, Tom (Republican) and Lawrence, William (Democratic) advanced to the next round.

Representative in Congress District 7

Name: Representative in Congress District 7
Start: 2026-08-04
Location: Congressional District 7, Michigan

Result: Advanced — Barrett, Tom (Republican), Lawrence, William (Democratic)

Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com

Congressional District 7, Michigan

My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

Voting on how much you pay in federal income tax
Voting on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs
Voting on federal spending for roads, defense, and health care

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Bridget Brink

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Bridget Brink is a Democratic 2026 U.S. House candidate in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. Her campaign site identifies her as a sixth-generation Michigander, third-generation union member, breast cancer survivor, and former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine.

Matt Maasdam

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Matt Maasdam is a Democratic 2026 U.S. House candidate in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. His campaign site identifies him as a former Navy SEAL, former White House Military Aide to President Barack Obama, University of Michigan graduate, and former business leader at Under Armour.

Muhammad Salman Rais

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Muhammad Salman Rais is a Democratic 2026 U.S. House candidate in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. Michigan's official candidate listing places him on the August 4 primary roster, and the FEC candidate master identifies his current-cycle House candidate ID as H6MI07231.

Tom Barrett

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Republican · Incumbent · advanced

Tom Barrett is the Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Michigan's 7th Congressional District. His official House biography says he served 22 years in the U.S. Army, represented mid-Michigan in the Michigan House and Senate, and now serves in Congress.

Records: Environment and Public Health 1 for, 30 against, Immigration 10 against, Corporate Accountability 2 for, 3 against,

William Lawrence

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Democratic · advanced

William Lawrence is a Democratic 2026 U.S. House candidate in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. His campaign site says he was raised in Lansing, graduated from East Lansing High School, is an accomplished community organizer, and has helped Mid-Michigan families avoid homelessness.

Records: Environment and Public Health 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for

Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com