- See Tom Barrett's sponsored bills →Tom BarrettRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified$7.9M raised
- William LawrenceDemocratic✓ Verified$3.7M raised
- Shane DedrickGreen✓ Verified
Where they stand
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Where they differ: Tom Barrett supports lowering costs for families by reducing taxes and promoting American industry, and he votes yea on immigration-related acts including securing America and deporting fraudsters 15. William Lawrence supports taxing billionaires and corporations fairly to fund social programs and opposes data-center development in his district due to job threats and AI risks 34.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 16, 2026.
| Issue | Tom BarrettRepublican | William LawrenceDemocratic | Shane DedrickGreen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy & Jobs | Barrett supports lowering costs for families and fostering an economy where workers and small businesses can succeed by reducing taxes and promoting American industry. Barrett votes consistently for economic measures supporting technology, capital access, privacy in purchases, and reauthorization of insurance programs. | Lawrence supports taxing billionaires and corporations fairly to fund social security, affordable housing, and end corporate landlord price-gouging to lower the cost of living for Mid-Michigan families. Lawrence opposes data-center development in his district, saying the companies behind it threaten jobs and are tied to AI risks. | No public position found. |
| Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Tom Barrett supports lowering costs for families and fostering an economy where workers and small businesses can succeed by reducing taxes and promoting American industry 1. He votes consistently for economic measures supporting technology, capital access, privacy in purchases, and reauthorization of insurance programs 2. William Lawrence supports taxing billionaires and corporations fairly to fund social security, affordable housing, and end corporate landlord price-gouging to lower the cost of living for Mid-Michigan families 3. He opposes data-center development in his district, citing threats to jobs and AI risks 4. | |||
| Healthcare | Barrett votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. |
| Immigration | Barrett votes yea on multiple immigration-related acts including securing America, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but nay on a national emergency resolution. | Lawrence will hold ICE accountable for unconstitutional conduct and prosecute human trafficking and tax evasion by elites. | No public position found. |
| Where they differ on Immigration: Tom Barrett votes yea on multiple immigration-related acts including securing America, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but nay on a national emergency resolution 1. William Lawrence will hold ICE accountable for unconstitutional conduct and prosecute human trafficking and tax evasion by elites 2. | |||
| Public Safety & Crime | Barrett votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, veterans’ rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets. | Lawrence supports restoring the rule of law by prosecuting corrupt politicians and banning stock trading by members of Congress and the executive branch. | No public position found. |
| Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Tom Barrett votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, veterans’ rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets 1. William Lawrence supports restoring the rule of law by prosecuting corrupt politicians and banning stock trading by members of Congress and the executive branch 2. | |||
| Abortion | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. |
| Taxes & Government Spending | Barrett votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and multiple appropriations acts. | Lawrence supports taxing billionaires and corporations at least as much as others to fund social programs and stop spending on senseless wars. | No public position found. |
| Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Tom Barrett votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and multiple appropriations acts 1. William Lawrence supports taxing billionaires and corporations at least as much as others to fund social programs and stop spending on senseless wars 2. | |||
| Energy & Environment | Barrett votes yea on conservation and consumer choice acts but nay on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act and disapproval of an EPA rule. | Lawrence will protect Michigan’s water, farmland, and environment by restoring wetlands, holding polluters accountable, and imposing a moratorium on new data centers. | No public position found. |
| Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Tom Barrett votes in favor of conservation and consumer choice acts but against the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act and a disapproval of an EPA rule 1. William Lawrence plans to protect Michigan’s water, farmland, and environment by restoring wetlands, holding polluters accountable, and imposing a moratorium on new data centers 2. | |||
| Foreign Policy & Defense | Barrett supports strengthening the nation's industrial and defense capabilities by promoting domestic manufacturing and securing federal contracts for American innovators. Barrett votes yea on resolutions to remove forces from Iran, defense authorization, and veterans’ clinic naming, but nay on removing forces from Lebanon and extending FISA authorities. | Lawrence opposes endless war, supports ending the illegal war on Iran, stopping arms sales to human rights violators, and seeking diplomatic solutions. | No public position found. |
| Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Tom Barrett supports strengthening the nation's industrial and defense capabilities by promoting domestic manufacturing and securing federal contracts for American innovators 1. He voted yea on resolutions to remove forces from Iran, defense authorization, and veterans’ clinic naming, but nay on removing forces from Lebanon and extending FISA authorities 2. William Lawrence opposes endless war, supports ending the illegal war on Iran, stopping arms sales to human rights violators, and seeking diplomatic solutions 3. | |||