Supporters of Barrett, Lawrence clash at dueling protests ahead of debate

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: October 6, 2026

Words: 608

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Members of “Spartans for Will,” who back Democrat Will Lawrence, and supporters of Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) clashed in a war of words and protest signs in downtown Lansing on Monday evening during a pair of demonstrations calling out Lawrence and Barrett over their respective campaign planks — and in the case of Barrett, his congressional record — with just 31 days left in the 2026 general election cycle.

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