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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/a5820e8a-073e-4687-8b99-2b206ec1e7ba/fff04151-789d-4229-97d7-7031da0c2be3/fff04151-789d-4229-97d7-7031da0c2be3.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C99%2C1196%2C1170&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="25" variant="framed"><h3>The American Dream started for Bridget’s family right here in MI-07 — six generations ago, her family came to Eaton County as farmers.</h3>Bridget’s grandparents met at an ice cream shop in Lansing. Her grandfather worked in the old Oldsmobile plant before serving our country in World War II, while her grandmother supported their only child by renting out rooms in their Eastside Lansing home. Bridget’s mom was born at Sparrow Hospital and became a first-generation college graduate at Michigan State University.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/a5820e8a-073e-4687-8b99-2b206ec1e7ba/95668e44-934e-465f-a197-f703f4b2b57b/95668e44-934e-465f-a197-f703f4b2b57b.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=338%2C0%2C2551%2C1862&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="25" variant="framed">Raised by a single mom, Bridget and her family lived with her grandparents to make ends meet. Her mom’s work as a Michigan public school teacher instilled in Bridget a belief in the power of education. And her mom’s union membership ensured Bridget had good health care growing up. Bridget attended Michigan public schools, got her first job at 15, and worked her way through college with the help of grants and scholarships, earning a Bachelor’s degree at Kenyon College and two Master’s degrees at the London School of Economics.

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/a5820e8a-073e-4687-8b99-2b206ec1e7ba/27e07fa7-f130-43f5-8285-3bd2d336f0b8/27e07fa7-f130-43f5-8285-3bd2d336f0b8.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C97%2C742%2C792&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="27.5" variant="framed"><h3>Bridget believes we need leaders willing to take on Washington, fight for real solutions, and deliver results — even if it means risking their careers to do so.</h3>Her home state of Michigan has always been front of mind throughout Bridget’s service to our country, and she believes it is time to cut through the chaos and corruption in Washington — and put mid-Michigan families first. That’s exactly what she will do on behalf of her community as the next Member of Congress for Michigan’s 7th District.Bridget lives in Lansing with her husband, their two sons, and rescue dog.

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<h3>A sixth-generation Michigander, third-generation union member, and proud Lansing resident, Bridget learned Midwestern values from her family: the value of hard work, the importance of doing the right thing, and the honor of public service.</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/a5820e8a-073e-4687-8b99-2b206ec1e7ba/b85d8630-fb73-41a5-a8bb-62fcdd84c78c/b85d8630-fb73-41a5-a8bb-62fcdd84c78c.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C93%2C1778%2C1553&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="30" variant="framed">After serving the American people for nearly 30 years in the U.S. Foreign Service, Bridget resigned as our Ambassador to Ukraine because she opposed the Trump Administration’s policy of appeasing Putin after he invaded Ukraine, the biggest threat to peace and security in Europe since World War II.At her core, Bridget believes our nation must remain a beacon of freedom. She believes that the chaos and corruption coming out of Washington is costing mid-Michiganders by raising the cost of living, cutting critical services, and threatening our very democracy. Bridget dedicated her life to serving our country and has spent decades making the hard calls, fighting for what is right, and delivering in the toughest environments.

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/a5820e8a-073e-4687-8b99-2b206ec1e7ba/afaa84a3-224f-41bd-9b0a-ad2821691930/afaa84a3-224f-41bd-9b0a-ad2821691930.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="25" variant="framed"><h3>Inspired to public service by her family, Bridget joined the United States Foreign Service and served the American people for 28 years under five U.S. Presidents.</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/a5820e8a-073e-4687-8b99-2b206ec1e7ba/8d58ceeb-326f-43ce-9897-23d8afde9a57/8d58ceeb-326f-43ce-9897-23d8afde9a57.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=350%2C0%2C1186%2C1013&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="25" variant="framed">As a national security leader, Bridget focused on deepening our partnership with Europe, our biggest trading and closest security partner. She began her career helping end the Balkan wars and spent almost three decades supporting young democracies and the opening of free markets in Europe to U.S. companies after the fall of the Iron Curtain of communism.Bridget served as a Director on President Obama’s National Security Council. She was confirmed unanimously by the Senate in 2018 to serve as our Ambassador to the Slovak Republic, and again in 2022 to serve as our Ambassador to Ukraine, becoming the first woman to serve as a U.S. Ambassador in a war zone. The Secretary of State awarded Bridget the Ryan C. Crocker Award for Outstanding Leadership in Expeditionary Diplomacy. As a Foreign Service officer, she rose to the rank of Career Minister, a three-star general equivalent.

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/a5820e8a-073e-4687-8b99-2b206ec1e7ba/b00e26ca-1701-46e1-8f97-1165dd07f59e/b00e26ca-1701-46e1-8f97-1165dd07f59e.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1600%2C174&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="50" variant="base">"My family's American Dream started six generations ago right here in Michigan's 7th Congressional District when they came to Grand Ledge as farmers. My grandfather graduated from Charlotte High School before working at the old Oldsmobile plant in Lansing. My mom was born at Sparrow Hospital and became a first-generation college graduate at Michigan State University. I'm proud to call the 7th District home, and I'm running to be a champion for our community in Congress so everyone in mid-Michigan has the opportunity to achieve the American Dream."<img src="https://run.imgix.net/a5820e8a-073e-4687-8b99-2b206ec1e7ba/bd4eed55-756e-45e6-ade9-d62971b577f2/bd4eed55-756e-45e6-ade9-d62971b577f2.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C152%2C2000%2C321&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="30" tiltdirection="left" variant="base"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/a5820e8a-073e-4687-8b99-2b206ec1e7ba/f741235e-9722-4239-a17e-ef89d28dc5e5/f741235e-9722-4239-a17e-ef89d28dc5e5.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=91%2C0%2C3016%2C1800&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="50" variant="base">Our district, MI-07, encompasses all of Clinton, Ingham, Livingston, and Shiawassee Counties, the majority of Eaton County, as well as parts of Genesee and Oakland Counties. MI-07 is rated as a "toss-up" district and winning here will be essential for taking back control of the U.S. House of Representatives this November.

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/a5820e8a-073e-4687-8b99-2b206ec1e7ba/298ea959-2f07-47df-9b53-6332de846456/298ea959-2f07-47df-9b53-6332de846456.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C14%2C1460%2C1325&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="32" variant="framed"><h3>Braving thousands of missiles and drones for nearly three years in wartime Ukraine, Bridget led the on-the-ground American effort to repel Russia’s full-scale invasion.</h3>Bridget oversaw the allocation of $100 billion of taxpayer assistance and earned a reputation for her anti-corruption work, for which The New York Times described her as a “powerful voice for reform, taking aim at government corruption.” She worked with the White House, Congress, and our military to enable Ukraine to take back 50% of the territory seized by Russia, keep the energy grid operating, and keep the economy running.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/a5820e8a-073e-4687-8b99-2b206ec1e7ba/5cefa519-27f7-4e4e-b2c4-c268a11f66d3/5cefa519-27f7-4e4e-b2c4-c268a11f66d3.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=573%2C880%2C1759%2C1102&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="32" variant="framed">When the Trump Administration tried to end the war by pressuring Ukraine while capitulating to Putin, Bridget resigned and spoke out against what she believed was a historic mistake that undermined U.S. national security.Bridget believes that peace at any price is not peace — it’s appeasement. And history has taught us that appeasing a dictator only leads to more war and suffering.

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CAMPAIGN MOMENTUM CONTINUES FOLLOWING BRIDGET BRINK’S LEAD IN FUNDRAISING, POLLING, AND GRASSROOTS ENDORSEMENTSBridget Brink: “Mid-Michigan families are fed up with the chaos and corruption coming out of Washington. I'm running for Congress to lower costs for working families, fix our broken health care system, and hold Trump accountable. That’s exactly what I’ll do in Congress.”LANSING, MI – Bridget Brink’s campaign for the 7th Congressional district released a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kTwwAEPx1ZD0_DwKLoexYUTMQvc4vzXA/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">new poll</a> showing Brink with a double digit lead in the Democratic primary election in Michigan. This follows Brink’s announcement last week that her campaign was the #1 fundraiser among Democratic challengers in Michigan, with over $2.2 million total raised in just nine months. Her campaign also announced the strongest grassroots support across the district, with 33 endorsements, including 22 current and former local Michigan leaders.Bridget Brink is the strongest candidate to win the Democratic nomination in Michigan’s 7th Congressional district. Even before the start of paid advertising, Brink begins the race with a double digit lead, with nearly a third of the vote at 31 percent.&nbsp; Brink leads William Lawrence by 17 points (31 percent to 14 percent) and Matt Maasdam by an even larger 24 points (31 percent to 7 percent).&nbsp;Brink is particularly strong with women voters across the district.&nbsp;When voters are provided with positive background on all three candidates, Brink’s lead expands even more. Brink’s vote share grows to 58 percent, while Lawrence and Maasdam lag far behind, with 18 percent and 11 percent, respectively. A polling memo from GQR is attached.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/a5820e8a-073e-4687-8b99-2b206ec1e7ba/268c0d95-b33a-4170-9fdb-003e291e4c52/268c0d95-b33a-4170-9fdb-003e291e4c52.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=84%2C42%2C626%2C728&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="50" variant="base">###

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Brink Leads MI-07 Field in New Poll

“Bridget Brink doesn’t just talk about standing with organized labor, as a third-generation union member, she has actually done it her entire life.”LANSING, MI – Today, UNITE HERE Local 24, the union representing over 8,000 workers in the hospitality sector, endorsed Bridget Brink for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.“Bridget Brink doesn’t just talk about standing with organized labor, as a third-generation union member, she has actually done it her entire life,” said UNITE HERE Local 24 President Terrell George. “We know that Bridget will be a tireless fighter for truly fixing our broken healthcare system, good-paying union jobs, and an economy that works for working people. Local 24 and its more than 8,000 members are proud to endorse and work to elect Bridget Brink for Congress in Michigan’s 7th District.”“As a third-generation union member, the American Dream I experienced here in Michigan would not have been possible without organized labor,” said former U.S. Ambassador and Democrat running for MI-07 Bridget Brink. “Unions built the middle class. I am so proud to have the hard-working Michiganders of UNITE HERE Local 24 standing with me in this campaign. I look forward to standing in solidarity with them in the fight for fair wages, good benefits, and the right to collective bargaining.”###

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I am a proud product of Michigan public schools. My mom was a Michigan public school teacher and first-generation college graduate. My family instilled in me the value of education. Thanks to my public school education, I had the opportunity to attend college on grants, loans, and work-study programs. I went on to serve our country for 28 years as a Foreign Service officer, becoming Ambassador twice and the first woman to serve as a U.S. Ambassador in a war zone. Most importantly to me, I’m a mom and I believe education is the foundation for opportunity for everyone in our country.Every child in Michigan deserves a strong public education. That means funding universal pre-kindergarten and fully funding K-12 schools, with well-supported union educators, like my mom, whose MEA union membership ensured I had excellent health care growing up. It means giving students choices that match their skills, goals, and the job market. It means making it easier for parents to pay for childcare. It means not allowing the destruction of the Department of Education. We must do all this and more to strengthen our public schools to give opportunity to every child.<h3>In Congress, I will fight to:</h3><ul><li>Restore the disastrous cuts made to the Department of Education, which have resulted in a loss of services to students in our district.</li><li>Invest in programs that support multiple post-secondary career pathways including college, trade schools, and technical education programs.</li><li>Fully fund and protect Title 1 programs that provide funding for essential programs for under-advantaged children and those with special needs.</li><li>Ensure academic excellence in public schools by supporting standards and accountability programs in partnership with parents and educators to increase reading, writing, and math levels.</li><li>Increase the childcare tax credit for working families and make it refundable.</li><li>Expand 529 tax-advantaged education savings plans to cover childcare and preschool expenses.</li><li>Reverse the Medicaid cuts that stripped funding for special education programs including ADA infrastructure upgrades for disabled students.</li><li>Support the collective bargaining rights of teachers, administrators, and staff.</li><li>Restore access to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for educators as a qualified profession and pay them like the professionals they are.</li></ul>

I am a proud product of Michigan public schools. My mom was a Michigan public school teacher and first-generation college graduate. My family instilled in me the value of education. Thanks to my public school education, I had the opportunity to attend college on grants, loans, and work-study programs. I went on to serve our country for 28 years as a Foreign Service officer, becoming Ambassador twice and the first woman to serve as a U.S. Ambassador in a war zone. Most importantly to me, I’m a mom and I believe education is the foundation for opportunity for everyone in our country.

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Martin: “Bridget Brink will be a champion for public education and families as our next Member of Congress.”LANSING, MI – Today, East Lansing School Board Secretary Chris Martin endorsed Bridget Brink for Congress in Michigan’s Seventh Congressional District.“A proud graduate of Michigan public schools and daughter of an MEA teacher, Bridget Brink will be a champion for public education and families as our next Member of Congress,” said East Lansing School Board Secretary Chris Martin. “Bridget’s Michigan public school education propelled her to a 28-year career serving our country, including as a Director on President Obama’s National Security Council and as a two-time U.S. Ambassador.&nbsp; Bridget is the best candidate to beat Tom Barrett and flip Michigan‘s 7th Congressional District and I’m proud to endorse her campaign to do exactly that.”“My Michigan public school education gave me the foundation to pursue the American Dream — and every single kid in Michigan deserves the same,” said Bridget Brink, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and Democrat running for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. “Since 2019, Chris Martin has fought tirelessly for public schools as a Trustee, President, and now Secretary of the East Lansing School Board. I’m honored to have his endorsement to flip Michigan’s 7th District.”Chris Martin serves as Secretary on the East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education. A former public school teacher, Chris was first elected to the East Lansing School Board in 2018 and served as the Board’s President in 2023 and 2024. Chris’ wife, Laura Tortorelli, is a Professor of Education at Michigan State University specializing in the Science of Reading.###

East Lansing School Board Secretary Chris Martin Endorses Bridget Brink for Congress

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BRINK LEADS MI-07 FIELD WITH OVER $2.2 MILLION TOTAL RAISED, RAISES OVER $600,000 IN FIRST QUARTER OF 2026Bridget Brink: “I’m incredibly grateful for the overwhelming grassroots support for our campaign to flip Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. Our momentum sends a clear message: mid-Michiganders want leaders willing to shake up the status quo, hold the powerful accountable, and tackle the high cost of living. That’s exactly what I’ll do in Congress.”LANSING, MI – Bridget Brink continues to be the #1 fundraiser in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 7th Congressional district, with over $2.2 million total raised in just nine months, more than $500,000 than any other challenger. The second quarter of 2026 is Brink’s fourth consecutive quarter raising over half a million dollars in her campaign, bringing in more than $600,000. She is the top fundraiser among all Democratic challengers in Michigan this cycle.Bridget Brink continues to solidify her position as the strongest candidate to beat Tom Barrett in November – with the strongest fundraising and the most local endorsements from every corner of the district. Since launching her campaign last June, Bridget Brink has raised over $2.2 million. Brink has received more than 30,000 individual contributions, 94% $100 or less and more than 80% $25 or less. This includes contributions from 74 of Michigan’s 83 counties and all seven counties in MI-07. At the start of 2026, Bridget had nearly double the cash on hand of any challenger in the race.“I’m incredibly grateful for the overwhelming grassroots support for our campaign to flip Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. Our&nbsp; momentum sends a clear message: mid-Michiganders want leaders willing to shake up the status quo, hold the powerful, accountable, and tackle the high cost of living. That’s exactly what I’ll do in Congress,” said Bridget Brink, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and Democrat running for Michigan's Seventh Congressional District. “Mid-Michigan families are fed up with the chaos and corruption coming out of Washington. I'm running for Congress to lower costs for working families, fix our broken health care system, and hold Trump accountable. The momentum is on our side and we’re building the broadest coalition, with the resources we’ll need to beat Tom Barrett in November.”###

Brink Leads MI-07 Field with Over $2.2M Raised, Raises Over $600K in First Quarter of 2026

Andrews: “Bridget has a proven track record of taking bold action and delivering results. That is exactly the kind of leadership our state needs in Washington in this critical moment.”LANSING, MI – Today, State Representative Joey Andrews endorsed Bridget Brink for Congress in Michigan’s Seventh Congressional District.“Not only is Bridget Brink the first woman to serve as U.S. Ambassador in a war zone, she’s a third-generation union member and sixth-generation Michigander,” said State Representative Joey Andrews. “Bridget has a proven track record of taking bold action and delivering results. That is exactly the kind of leadership our state needs in Washington in this critical moment. Bridget will fight to fix our broken health care system, take on the Trump Administration’s attacks on unions, and build an economy that works for families. I‘m proud to endorse her campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives.”“In Lansing, State Representative Joey Andrews is a champion for organized labor, our environment, and working families,” said Bridget Brink, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and Democrat running for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. “I am honored to have Representative Andrews’ support for our campaign to flip Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.”State Representative Joey Andrews is serving his second term representing the 38th House District. Rep. Andrews is a fourth generation small business owner and attorney. Before running for public office, Andrews ran the Southwest Michigan region for the 2020 Michigan One Campaign. Andrews also dedicated his time to bringing more young and diverse voices into politics locally, assisting other campaigns in Southwest Michigan. After 2020, Andrews took a position with the Michigan AFL-CIO, first as its West Michigan regional field director and then as a policy analyst putting his legal education to work with his passion for labor and public policy. Rep. Andrews serves on the Energy Committee, Communications and Technology Committee, and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.###

State Representative Joey Andrews Endorses Bridget Brink for Congress

Grigsby: “Bridget has shown that she is willing to stand up in difficult moments, welcome accountability, and do what is right.”LANSING, MI – Today, Chuck Grigsby, Mayor Pro Tem of the East Lansing City Council, endorsed Bridget Brink for Congress in Michigan’s 7th DistrictI am proud to endorse Bridget Brink for Congress because she brings seriousness, integrity, and a deep commitment to public service,” said East Lansing Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Grigsby. “Bridget has shown that she is willing to stand up in difficult moments, welcome accountability, and do what is right. She understands the importance of supporting working families, strengthening public education, and protecting the democratic institutions that keep our communities strong. She will bring steady leadership to Michigan's 7th District and be a strong federal partner for local communities.“I’m so grateful to have Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Grigsby’s support for our campaign,” said Bridget Brink, former U.S Ambassador to Ukraine and Democrat running for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. “Mayor Pro-Tem Grigsby is a dedicated leader for East Lansing, bringing people together to tackle tough problems and focus on what matters most. I’m excited to work alongside him to ensure that everyone in our community feels that the American Dream is within reach.”Chuck Grigsby serves as Mayor Pro Tem and a member of the East Lansing City Council. He brings a strong background in criminal justice, public safety policy, and community leadership, with experience in governance, youth engagement, and collaborative problem-solving across public institutions. Grigsby is known for thoughtful engagement with complex community issues and for advancing practical approaches that strengthen public safety, support families, and promote stable, thriving communities.###

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Rep. Arbit: “Bridget Brink has a proven record of holding the powerful accountable and standing up to the Trump Administration.”LANSING, MI – Today, State Representative Noah Arbit of Oakland County endorsed Bridget Brink for Congress in Michigan’s 7th Congressional district.“Bridget Brink has a proven record of holding the powerful accountable and standing up to the Trump Administration,” said State Representative Noah Arbit. “A sixth-generation Michigander who became the first woman to serve as U.S. Ambassador in a warzone, Bridget will fight tooth-and-nail to hold the administration accountable, fix our broken health care system, and build an economy that works for the many — not just the few. I am proud to endorse her campaign to beat Tom Barrett, flip Michigan’s 7th District, and represent the people of Oakland County in Congress.”“I am honored to receive the endorsement of State Representative Noah Arbit,” said Bridget Brink, former U.S Ambassador to Ukraine and Democrat running for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. “Representative Arbit has been a champion for the people of Oakland County and all Michiganders. I look forward to working with him to fix our broken health care system, support small businesses, and lower costs by protecting consumers.”Noah Arbit is in his second term representing over 93,000 Oakland County residents in the Michigan State House of Representatives.Since taking office in January 2023, Representative Arbit has worked relentlessly to bring passionate, principled, and forward-thinking leadership to the people of Oakland County. Prior to his service in the Legislature, Representative Arbit worked on several political campaigns, worked for the state House, for Gov. Whitmer, the National Council on Soviet Jewry, and founded the Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus to take on antisemitism and hate in the wake of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. He also served as Director of Communications at the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, where he organized the Prosecutor’s first-ever Racial Justice Advisory Council.###

State Representative Noah Arbit Endorses Bridget Brink for Congress

Everyone deserves affordable and accessible health care. Today, too many people can't afford health care, even if they have insurance. We’ve got to bring down the cost of health care and prescription drugs by taking on insurance and drug companies. Republicans in Washington are making things worse by taking away people’s coverage and making it more expensive. In 2025, Republicans voted to strip 25,000 people in our district of their health insurance, increase insurance premiums by up to 75%, and close rural hospitals and health care centers. This is unacceptable.This fight is personal to me. Over the summer, following a routine mammogram, I learned that I was among the 1 in 8 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. I’m grateful that the cancer was detected early, removed successfully, and, as a mom, that I can be around for my kids. But my experience underscored a simple truth: everyone needs affordable and accessible health care, just like I had.<h3>In Congress, I will fight to:</h3><ul><li>Fully extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits to bring down insurance costs for at least 24 million Americans who have had them double or even triple.</li><li>Repeal the Big Ugly Bill which kicks 25,000 people off of Medicaid in our district alone, and millions across the country.</li><li>Create a public health insurance option to give people the choice to buy a truly affordable coverage plan to compete with plans on the ACA marketplace.</li><li>Reform the patent system for prescription drugs to prevent the gaming of the system and price inflation by pharmaceutical companies.</li><li>Stop direct-to-consumer advertising by drug companies and increase prescription drug pricing transparency.</li><li>Force drug companies to negotiate with Medicare to lower costs for more prescription drugs.</li><li>Cap the cost of insulin at $35 for all Americans.</li><li>Restore funding for lifesaving cancer research that is improving diagnoses and outcomes every day.</li><li>Pass comprehensive consumer protections that require health insurance companies to provide clear and timely decisions on coverage.</li><li>Hold bad insurance companies accountable for deceptive business practices and ensure that treatment is decided by physicians — not by insurance companies.</li></ul>

Everyone deserves affordable and accessible health care. Today, too many people can't afford health care, even if they have insurance. We’ve got to bring down the cost of health care and prescription drugs by taking on insurance and drug companies. Republicans in Washington are making things worse by taking away people’s coverage and making it more expensive. In 2025, Republicans voted to strip 25,000 people in our district of their health insurance, increase insurance premiums by up to 75%, and close rural hospitals and health care centers. This is unacceptable.

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I dedicated my life to fighting for freedom and democracy around the world. I never dreamed I’d need to do it at home. While the Trump Administration tries to take away our rights and reverse the progress we’ve made as a country, I will always fight to protect the rights and freedoms that have made our nation great – from civil rights to voting rights to reproductive rights.Like most Michiganders, I’m appalled at what President Trump, the Supreme Court, and extremists in Washington have done to take away the fundamental right of women to control their own bodies. This includes my Republican opponent, Tom Barrett, who has a long record of opposing women’s health care rights at the state and national level. Congressman Barrett said he is “100% pro-life - no exceptions” and introduced legislation in Michigan to make some abortions punishable by up to two years in prison, with no exceptions for rape or incest. In the last election, he dismissed women’s health care as an important issue because “my opponent is not a woman.” Simply put, that’s outrageous. It’s no wonder he’s willfully participating in Trump’s dismantling of our fundamental rights and freedoms. I won’t stand for it.<h3>In Congress, I will fight to:</h3><ul><li>Uphold our Constitution including First Amendment rights to free speech, the free press, and freedom of assembly.</li><li>Ensure that no one is “deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law” as guaranteed by the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments.</li><li>Protect the right to vote for all Americans and prevent attempts to restrict voting rights.</li><li>Codify Roe v. Wade into federal law and oppose abortion bans that threaten women’s lives and attempts to restrict access to FDA approved medication including misoprostol, mifepristone, and birth control.</li><li>Defend the rights of members of the LGBTQ+ community to marry who they love.</li><li>Confront racism, discrimination, and hatred in all forms.</li></ul>

I dedicated my life to fighting for freedom and democracy around the world. I never dreamed I’d need to do it at home. While the Trump Administration tries to take away our rights and reverse the progress we’ve made as a country, I will always fight to protect the rights and freedoms that have made our nation great – from civil rights to voting rights to reproductive rights.

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Spaniola: “I know that Bridget will be a true champion in Congress for Shiawassee County and all of mid-Michigan.”LANSING, MI – Today, former State Representative Francis “Bus” Spaniola, who represented Shiawassee County and parts of Clinton, Genesee, and Livingston counties, endorsed Bridget Brink for Congress in Michigan’s 7th District.“Bridget Brink genuinely cares about people and has devoted her life to public service,” said former State Representative Francis “Bus” Spaniola. “A sixth-generation Michigander, Bridget served our country for 28 years with the highest degree of integrity, perseverance, and effectiveness. I know that Bridget will be a true champion in Congress for Shiawassee County and all of mid-Michigan. She will fight to preserve our environment, fund our schools, and make life more affordable.”"Representative Bus Spaniola is a true living legend who has done so much for our community throughout his decades of public service. I am humbled and honored by his endorsement," said Bridget Brink, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and Democrat running for Michigan’s Seventh Congressional District. “As an Army veteran, an educator, a State Representative, and a leader in PFAS activism, former Representative Spaniola has set the bar for principled leadership and service to our country and our neighbors. I look forward to working with Bus to fight for our rural communities and protect our environment from toxic forever chemicals.”Francis “Bus” Spaniola served parts of Shiawassee, Clinton, Genesee, and Livingston Counties in the Michigan State House of Representatives from 1975 to 1990. During his time in the House, Spaniola served as the Chair of the House Committee on Senior Citizens &amp; Retirement and as Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Safety, the Committee on Roads and Bridges, and the Committee on Agriculture. He previously taught high school history and government in Durand, Corunna, and East Lansing. Spaniola has served on the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees. A U.S. Army veteran, Spaniola is a graduate of Corunna High School and Michigan State University. ###

Francis "Bus" Spaniola Endorses Bridget Brink

Brink’s $1M Cash on Hand is Double the Nearest Competitor in MI-07 Primary.Brink: “Mid-Michigan families are fed up with the chaos and corruption coming out of Washington and ready to send leaders to Washington to hold the Trump Administration accountable and fight for what’s right.”LANSING, MI – With six months to go until the Democratic primary in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, Bridget Brink continues to overwhelmingly lead the field to build the strongest grassroots campaign to defeat Rep. Tom Barrett in November.Since launching her campaign in June 2025, Brink has raised over $1.6 million, including nearly $530,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025, her third consecutive quarter raising over half a million dollars. She starts 2026 with more than $1 million cash on hand, double any Democratic challenger in her race. Bridget’s grassroots campaign continues to build momentum with more than 21,000 contributions with nearly 80% of contributions $25 or less.Brink continues to be the clear fundraising leader in the MI-07 Democratic primary: her $1.6 million fundraising total and more than $1 million cash on hand is $500,000 more than any candidate in the Democratic field in MI-07. Brink is also the #1 fundraiser among Democratic challengers in any House race in Michigan.“I’m incredibly grateful for the enthusiastic support for our grassroots campaign to defeat Rep. Tom Barrett – taking back the House starts right here in mid-Michigan, and we’re just getting started,” said Bridget Brink, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and Democrat running for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. “Mid-Michigan families are fed up with the chaos and corruption coming out of Washington and ready to send leaders to Washington to hold the Trump Administration accountable and fight for what’s right. I’m running for Congress to lower costs, ensure health care is affordable and accessible, and hold the powerful accountable.”###

Brink is #1 Fundraiser Among Challengers in MI: $1.64M Raised, Over $1M Cash on Hand

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Like many Michiganders, my happiest childhood memories were on Michigan’s incredible Great Lakes. Our beautiful outdoor spaces are a huge part of what makes Michigan so special. We must do all we can to fight climate change and preserve our environment for future generations. With energy costs rising, we need to invest in the developing and implementing cost-effective green energy including solar, wind, and hydrogen. We must also invest in nuclear energy to lower costs, expand our energy supply, and accelerate clean energy adoption.Michigan should be at the forefront of the economy of the future: the green energy economy. We need to bring good-paying green jobs here to mid-Michigan. We also need to fund job training programs to prepare our workforce for these new opportunities — from the manufacturing of batteries, solar panels, and more, Michigan’s manufacturing base can lead this energy transition, preserve our environment, and create the jobs of tomorrow.<h3>In Congress, I will fight to:</h3><ul><li>Restore and strengthen programs that keep our air, land, and water safe and clean.</li><li>Hold the biggest polluters accountable, including the companies that have released harmful PFAS forever chemicals into our waterways.</li><li>Ban all non-essential uses of toxic PFAS and invest in research and development of ways to safely destroy PFAS to ensure access to safe water, soil, and air.</li><li>Strengthen the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.</li><li>Reverse Trump’s efforts to halt clean energy projects and programs that lower costs for Michiganders and keep our air, land, and water safe and clean.</li><li>Strengthen and expand our electric grid to keep up with demand and block utility bill price hikes.</li><li>Expand the research, development, and implementation of advanced nuclear energy technologies as well as solar, wind, and other renewable energy technologies to increase our energy supply and combat climate change.</li></ul>

Like many Michiganders, my happiest childhood memories were on Michigan’s incredible Great Lakes. Our beautiful outdoor spaces are a huge part of what makes Michigan so special. We must do all we can to fight climate change and preserve our environment for future generations. With energy costs rising, we need to invest in the developing and implementing cost-effective green energy including solar, wind, and hydrogen. We must also invest in nuclear energy to lower costs, expand our energy supply, and accelerate clean energy adoption.

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“Bridget is exactly the kind of leader who can win — and deliver — for Michigan.”LANSING, MI – Today, <a href="https://www.squareonepolitics.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Square One</a> — which seeks out the most promising Democratic women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to run for Congress in long-overlooked red districts and states —endorsed Bridget Brink for Congress in Michigan’s 7th District“Bridget is running for Congress to take on rising costs and fight for Michigan families,” said Tony Vargas, Executive Director of Square One. “She understands how global decisions impact everyday life — and as a mom of two boys, she’s navigating those same challenges at home. That’s why this fight is personal, and why she’ll bring battle-tested leadership to deliver for people — not the powerful. This is a must-win race, and flipping this seat is critical to moving our country forward. Bridget is exactly the kind of leader who can win — and deliver — for Michigan.”“Before I was the first woman to serve as U.S. Ambassador in a war zone, I was raised by a single mom who worked multiple jobs to make ends meet,” said Bridget Brink, former U.S Ambassador to Ukraine and Democrat running for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. “I believe deeply in Square One’s mission of breaking barriers and electing leaders who fight for what’s right. With the Trump administration’s corruption and chaos making life harder for Michigan families, that kind of partnership is more important than ever. I’m grateful for Square One’s support and look forward to working together to flip the House, hold this administration accountable, and deliver for MI-07.”Square One seeks out the most promising Democratic women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to run for Congress in long-overlooked red districts and states, and provides the high-impact, hands-on support they need to launch, run, and win their groundbreaking campaigns — against all the odds. Square One has helped elect Rep. Lauren Underwood, Rep. Sharice Davids, Senator Angela Alsobrooks, Senator Ruben Gallego, and more.###

Square One Endorses Bridget Brink for Congress

Brink: “We are building the team it will take to flip Michigan's 7th District — and we are just getting started.”LANSING, MI – Bridget Brink's campaign for Michigan's 7th Congressional District has earned more endorsements than any other candidate in the MI-07 Democratic primary, with 32 endorsements from across mid-Michigan.Brink's endorsements include current and former elected officials from Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Oakland, and Shiawassee counties; former Speaker of the Michigan House and current State Representative Joe Tate; State Representatives Jennifer Conlin and Noah Arbit; former 2026 MI-07 candidate Josh Cowen; legendary former State Representatives Joan Bauer and Bus Spaniola; East Lansing Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Grigsby and Lansing City Council President Peter Spadafore; UNITE HERE Local 24, the union representing over 8,000 hospitality workers; EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women candidates; and Veterans for Responsible Leadership, among many others."I am incredibly humbled and grateful for the support of so many remarkable leaders from across our district," said Bridget Brink, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and Democrat running for Michigan's Seventh Congressional District. "Our coalition reflects exactly what this campaign is about: bringing people together from every corner of our community to lower costs, make health care accessible and affordable, and hold Trump accountable. We are building the team it will take to flip Michigan's 7th District — and we are just getting started.”The <a href="https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/house-overview/could-crowded-primaries-toss-house-seats-hurt-democrats-chances">Cook Political Report</a> highlighted Brink’s momentum this week, describing her as “the quintessential Trump resister” and “a strong fundraiser.” With over $1.6 million raised since her launch in mid-June, Bridget Brink is the number one fundraiser among Democratic challengers in Michigan and began 2026 with double the cash-on-hand of the nearest MI-07 Democratic challenger.&nbsp;Bridget’s campaign has been endorsed by:<ul><li>State Representative &amp; former Speaker of the House Joe Tate</li><li>State Representative Jennifer Conlin</li><li>State Representative Noah Arbit</li><li>Eaton County Commissioner Brandon Haskell</li><li>Eaton County Commissioner Mark Mudry</li><li>Eaton County Commissioner Jane Whitacre</li><li>Ingham County Commissioner Gabrielle Lawrence</li><li>Ingham County Commissioner Mark Polsdofer</li><li>Lansing City Council Member Peter Spadafore</li><li>East Lansing Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Grigsby</li><li>East Lansing School Board Secretary Chris Martin</li><li>Leslie Township Supervisor Dallas Henney</li><li>Delta Township Trustee Beth Bowen</li><li>Bath Charter Township Trustee Ray Kotke</li><li>Williamstown Township Trustee Jim Brinker</li><li>Windsor Township Trustee Robert Gardner</li><li>Brighton District Library Trustee Devin Steele</li><li>U.S. Representative Lois Frankel</li><li>Former State Representative Joan Bauer</li><li>Former State Representative Francis “Bus” Spaniola</li><li>Former House Majority Whip &amp; Michigan Congressman David Bonior</li><li>Former Meridian Township Treasurer Phil Deschaine</li><li>Former MI-07 candidate &amp; education advocate Josh Cowen</li><li>UNITE HERE Local 24</li><li>EMILYs List</li><li>Elect Democratic Women</li><li>Vote Mama PAC</li><li>Veterans for Responsible Leadership</li><li>Foreign Policy for America</li><li>Square One</li><li>Leadership Now Project</li><li>Alliance for American Leadership</li></ul>###

Leading the Field: Bridget Brink Has Most Endorsements in MI-07 Primary

Every day, we are seeing our rights restricted. Our freedoms diminished. And our Constitution and the rule of law disrespected or even outright ignored. We are at a critical moment for our country. We need leaders who are committed to principled, pragmatic leadership to protect the fundamental freedoms this country was founded upon. This is how we keep our country strong.I’ve served the American people for 28 years under five U.S. Presidents as a U.S. Foreign Service officer, building coalitions to advance U.S. interests and values, including ending wars, opening markets, and assisting Americans abroad. I have battle-tested experience in multiple conflict zones of making the hard calls, tackling our toughest problems and delivering results in the most dangerous environments. I’ve been criticized as “focusing too intensely on the issue of corruption.” I believe there’s no such thing. I resigned as the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine because I opposed the Trump Administration’s appeasement of Putin in his war in Ukraine — the biggest threat to peace and security in Europe since World War II. So I could speak truth to power.It’s time to restore and reform our system to put power back in the hands of the people.<h3>In Congress, I will fight to:</h3><ul><li>Ban individual stock trading by the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, Executive Branch appointees, and Supreme Court Justices.</li><li>Institute a permanent, lifetime ban on Members of Congress from becoming lobbyists.</li><li>Ban immediate family members of Members of Congress serving as registered lobbyists for the duration of their congressional tenure.</li><li>Pass a Constitutional Amendment to establish term limits for Members of Congress.</li><li>Block pay for Members of Congress during government shutdowns.</li><li>Enact legislation that clarifies and limits the extent of Presidential pardon powers.</li><li>Ban accepting personal gifts of more than $20 by all Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, and Judicial Branch officials, including, but not limited to, the President, Vice President, political appointees, Members of Congress, and Supreme Court Justices.</li><li>Pass a Constitutional Amendment overturning the Citizens United decision, banning the unlimited spending of dark money by corporations and individuals.</li><li>Pass a binding code of ethics for the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, Executive Branch appointees, and Supreme Court Justices to include full financial and tax disclosures.</li></ul>

Every day, we are seeing our rights restricted. Our freedoms diminished. And our Constitution and the rule of law disrespected or even outright ignored. We are at a critical moment for our country. We need leaders who are committed to principled, pragmatic leadership to protect the fundamental freedoms this country was founded upon. This is how we keep our country strong.

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Bridget Brink.
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Breast Cancer Survivor.
War Zone Ambassador.

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"The Trump Administration's chaos and corruption is costing hardworking Michigan families — like the one I grew up in. I'm running for Congress to hold the powerful accountable and make life better and more affordable for every Michigander."

Lowering Costs and Investing in mid-Michigan

Making Health Care More Affordable and Accessible

Protecting Social Security and Medicare

Fighting Corruption and Defending Democracy

Protecting the Environment and Growing the Green Economy

Strengthening Public Schools

Protecting Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

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Brink Leads MI-07 Field in New Poll

Brink Leads MI-07 Field with Over $2.2M Raised, Raises Over $600K in First Quarter of 2026

Leading the Field: Bridget Brink Has Most Endorsements in MI-07 Primary

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