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Michigan's 7th District race is rated a toss-up. Here's where the candidates stand. — Elissa Slotkin | ChamberLight
News / Local News / mlive 5 min read Barrett describes his positions on healthcare, the economy, energy and the environment, and immigration.
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Michigan’s 7th District race between Republican Rep. Tom Barrett and Democrat William Lawrence is rated a toss-up, with Green Party candidate Shane Dedrick also running. The article presents questionnaire answers from Barrett and Lawrence on healthcare, the economy, energy and the environment, and immigration.
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DT President criticized in Lawrence’s questionnaire response
Green Party candidate in the 7th District race
Former Democratic state senator who ran against Barrett in 2024
Senator and former representative who defeated Barrett in 2022
DT President criticized in Lawrence’s questionnaire response
SD Green Party candidate in the 7th District race
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