# Bridget Brink

> Bridget Brink is a former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine who is the leading Democratic candidate for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, with the primary scheduled for August 4, 2026.

## Key facts

- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives
- Current office: Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine
- State: MI
- District: 7
- Race: Michigan's 7th Congressional District 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Lansing area, MI
- Race rating: Toss-up
- Campaign website: https://www.brinkformichigan.com

## Biography

Bridget Brink served as U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine from 2022 to 2025, a position she held during Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. She is the leading Democratic candidate in the August 4, 2026 primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, challenging Republican incumbent Rep. Tom Barrett.

## Background

- Professional background: Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine (2022–2025); Career diplomat
- Public service: U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine (2022–2025)

## Issue positions

### Aca Medicaid (healthcare)

Bridget Brink supports fully extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. She advocates for repealing the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' and proposes a public option for healthcare.

Evidence: Candidate public statements; ACA legislation

### Working Families Tax Cuts (taxation)

Bridget Brink stated she would replace the Working Families Tax Cuts. This action restores income taxes on tips for 4 million tipped workers, restores income taxes on overtime for over 80 million hourly workers, and restores income taxes on Social Security for millions of retirees. It also cuts the Child Tax Credit from $2,200 to $2,000 per child, reduces the standard deduction for 90% of taxpayers, and eliminates the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program. This constitutes the largest tax increase in American history.

Evidence: Candidate public statements; Working Families Tax Cuts legislation analysis

### Pro Act (labor)

Bridget Brink is a third-generation union member and explicitly supports the PRO Act. Supporting the PRO Act overrides right-to-work laws in 27 states, eliminates independent contractor status for millions of gig workers, exposes employers to secondary boycott liability, and increases small business compliance costs.

Evidence: Candidate public statements; PRO Act legislation analysis; Bureau of Labor Statistics

## Ratings & scorecards (as published by the issuing organizations)

- EMILY's List: Endorsed (2025) — Progressive Women Candidates

## Opponents in this race

- [Tom Barrett](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/tom-barrett-mi7-2026.md) — Republican

## Sources

- In Barrett's backyard, Democratic candidates make their case — Michigan Advance: https://michiganadvance.com/2026/04/09/in-barretts-backyard-democratic-candidates-make-their-case-to-be-his-next-challenger/
- Michigan's 7th Congressional District — Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/Michigan%27s_7th_Congressional_District

Last updated: 2026-07-19T20:22:28.621Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/bridget-brink-mi7-2026
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