# Can a Progressive Win in Mid-Michigan? - 389 EXCERPT

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Podcast: [Left Anchor](https://stenobird.com/podcast/left-anchor-590005)
Published: 2026-05-01T19:00:20+00:00
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## Resource

Today we have William Lawrence, who is running to represent Michigan's 7th congressional district in and around Lansing, and has the geographical hand tattoo to prove it. Unlike the previous Democrat to represent the seat, current junior Senator Elissa Slotkin, William is a strong progressive. How does he plan to win a swing district on a platform of social housing, taxing the rich, bolstering union rights, and so on? Listen to find out! Check out William's campaign website here, and listen to the rest of the episode here.

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