Lansing, Mi. — Last night, riding a wave of significant opposition to AI data centers, Food & Water Action-endorsed candidate Will Lawrence clinched the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Michigan’s 7th District, besting well-funded moderates Bridget Brink and Matt Maasdam. Lawrence will now face off against Republican incumbent Rep. Tom Barrett in November.

Lawrence’s first campaign advertisement highlighted his support for a national moratorium on hyperscale data centers, a position his opponents refused to endorse. Hyperscale data center proposals have received robust opposition across the state, including in MI-7, where six projects are proposed.

Food & Water Action Political Director Sam Bernhardt said:

“Opposition to AI data centers will be a defining issue on the ballot this fall. Will Lawrence has proven that support for a nationwide moratorium is a winning position. Lawrence is the climate champion Michigan needs to put communities before corporations in Washington.”