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Sunrise Co-founder William Lawrence Challenges Rep. Tom Barrett

8/24/2026

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William Lawrence, Sunrise Movement co-founder, was arrested for resisting police during a 2013 Enbridge Line 5 protest.
His 2013 trespassing conviction was later expunged under Michigan state law.
Lawrence is now challenging Rep. Tom Barrett after defeating Matt Maasdam and Bridget Brink in the primary.
NRCC spokesman Zach Bannon labeled him a ‘socialist felon’ and warned his agenda threatens Michigan families.

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William Lawrence, Sunrise Movement co-founder, was arrested for resisting police during a 2013 Enbridge Line 5 protest.
His 2013 trespassing conviction was later expunged under Michigan state law.
Lawrence is now challenging Rep. Tom Barrett after defeating Matt Maasdam and Bridget Brink in the primary.
NRCC spokesman Zach Bannon labeled him a ‘socialist felon’ and warned his agenda threatens Michigan families.