Michigan Advance Fact Check: Tom Barrett’s voting record and Will Lawrence’s goals for healthcare

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: October 7, 2026

Words: 2,138

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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Voter Guide: 2026 Michigan General Election

U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett’s congressional record and his time in the Michigan Legislature came under fire during the first televised debate between him and Democratic nominee Will Lawrence, as did the challenger’s claims regarding the feasibility of his healthcare plans and the various attacks he lobbed against Barrett on Tuesday in a forum organized by WKAR-TV.

The debate recorded at the station’s …

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