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Michigan Rep. Brenda Lawrence easily wins House primary

Rep. Brenda Lawrence easily won the Democratic primary in Michigan’s 14th District on Tuesday, leaving her well placed to secure a fourth term in the safe blue district. 

Lawrence defeated Democratic rival Terrance Morrison 93 percent to 7 percent with 14 percent of precincts reporting, according to The Associated Press.

Lawrence, a former postal worker and Southfield, Mich., mayor, has won each of her elections by substantial margins.