MI-07: Lansing activist joins the Democratic fray for Michigan's 7th Congressional District
Amid applause and cheers from a filled room and surrounded by signs bearing his name, William Lawrence began his speech at his first campaign event in the Allen Neighborhood Center Hall in Lansing Tuesday.
The Lansing-born activist, co-founder of the Sunrise Movement, and coordinator of the MI Rent Is Too Damn High coalition, Lawrence held a campaign kick-off for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, which drew dozens of residents and supporters of all ages. Lawrence is the latest candidate to enter the race for this congressional seat in one of Michigan’s most competitive districts.
“You’re going to hear me talk throughout this speech and throughout the campaign about the basic stuff that every human being deserves: that’s good housing, good health care, good education.” Lawrence said. “And I know that we can provide that for every single person, no exceptions.”
Lawrence outlined the main focus of his campaign: housing, healthcare, education, and security, adding that people’s power and his experience and knowledge as a social activist will help him achieve those goals that are being considered in his campaign.
https://michiganadvance.com/2025/08/27/lansing-activist-joins-the-democratic-fray-for-michigans-7th-congressional-district/
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