2026 US midterms: Young voters could decide key Michigan congressional race Democratic and Republican campaigns in Michigan's 7th District are racing to recruit young voters for the House race. Democrat Will Lawrence and Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed are relying on student researchers and backing from Maxwell Frost, America's youngest congressman, while Republicans have fielded hundreds of young volunteers to support incumbent Tom Barrett. With more than seven million registered voters in Michigan, both parties believe the outcome could hinge on just a few thousand ballots.

2026 US midterms: Young voters could decide key Michigan congressional race Democratic and Republican campaigns in Michigan's 7th District are racing to recruit young voters for the House race. Democrat Will Lawrence and Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed are relying on student researchers and backing from Maxwell Frost, America's youngest congressman, while Republicans have fielded hundreds of young volunteers to support incumbent Tom Barrett. With more than seven million registered voters in Michigan, both parties believe the outcome could hinge on just a few thousand ballots.