Brink: “Our clear momentum shows that mid-Michigan families are fed up with the chaos coming out of Washington and ready to fight to lower costs, fix our broken health care system, and defend our democracy.”

LANSING, MI – With just over 100 days until the Democratic primary in Michigan, Bridget Brink is the strongest candidate to win in August and November. This week’s FEC reports show Brink starts the second quarter of 2026 with nearly $1.3 million cash-on-hand, over $350,000 more than the next Democratic candidate in the race.

Bridget has $1,025,000 in primary-eligible cash-on-hand, which is nearly $100,000 more than the rest of the Democratic field combined (over $400,000 more than Matt Maasdam and nearly $720,000 more than William Lawrence).

Brink has raised $2.25 million since launching her campaign in June 2025, including over $607,000 in the first quarter of 2026. Her campaign is driven by growing grassroots support, bringing in more than 31,000 donations— 94% $100 or less, with over 80% at $25 or less  — and received contributions from 74 of Michigan’s 83 counties and all seven counties in MI-07. This quarter, Bridget outraised Rep. Tom Barrett and Matt Maasdam in Michigan.

“I am incredibly grateful for the overwhelming, grassroots support powering our campaign to win Michigan’s 7th District,” said former U.S. Ambassador and Democratic candidate for MI-07 Bridget Brink. "Our clear momentum shows that mid-Michigan families are fed up with the chaos coming out of Washington and ready to fight to lower costs, fix our broken health care system, and defend our democracy. We’re building a campaign  to hold Trump accountable and stand up to the Washington Republicans - including Tom Barrett - making life harder and more expensive for mid-Michiganders.”

Brink’s clear momentum extends beyond fundraising: A new poll shows Brink with a double-digit lead in the MI-07 primary. Combined with Brink’s field-leading 35 endorsements, including 24 current and former Michigan elected leaders, Brink is the only Democratic candidate with the resources, message, and coalition to beat Tom Barrett in November.

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