Health Care Committee Endorses Michigan Congressional Democrats
The Committee to Protect Health Care endorsed six Michigan Democrats for Congress while labor unions and advocacy groups announced competing endorsements in key races.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN — The Committee to Protect Health Care announced its first round of congressional endorsements on Thursday, backing six Democratic candidates across Michigan’s U.S. House districts.
The national health care advocacy organization endorsed Callie Barr in the 1st Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten in the 3rd District, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell in the 6th District, Bridget Brink in the 7th District, U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet in the 8th District, and U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib in the 12th District.
Senate Race Endorsements
In Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, Mallory McMorrow received endorsements from 11 Macomb and St. Clair County elected officials and community leaders. Former East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon also announced his support for McMorrow in the Democratic primary.
Abdul El-Sayed announced Tuesday he had secured an endorsement from former Michigan Congressman and Democratic whip David Bonior.
Labor Union Support
Several labor organizations announced endorsements in competitive congressional races this week. The Michigan Machinists Council, representing more than 2,000 members, endorsed Bridget Brink for the Democratic nomination in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 665 backed Matt Maasdam’s campaign for the same 7th District Democratic nomination, setting up competing labor endorsements in that race.
In the 10th Congressional District Democratic primary, Unite HERE Local 24 endorsed Christina Hines, while the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 1M announced its support for Tim Greimel.
Rights Groups Weigh In
The Human Rights Campaign endorsed Eric Chung in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, adding another endorsement to the crowded field of candidates seeking the nomination.
The endorsements come as Democratic candidates prepare for the August primary elections, with multiple contested races developing across the state’s congressional districts.
