William Lawrence speaking into a megaphone at a food drive in an undated campaign photo (Photo provided by Friends of William Lawrence)Grassroots organizer William Lawrence won Tuesday’s Democratic primary in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, defeating former U.S. With 50% of the vote counted, Lawrence led with a commanding 27,723 votes (42.74%), Brink had 19,078 (29.41%) and Maasdam 18,065 (27.85%). “People around the district tell me we want someone who shows up, who listens, and who really fights,” Lawrence said in a campaign ad. Out of touch, elite politics is what brought us Trump and Barrett in the first place.” Lawrence will face Barrett, who ran unopposed in the Republican primary.