Candidate op-eds By Newsroom ● Opinion ● October 6, 2026 Editor’s note: City Pulse invited candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and the 7th Congressional District to speak directly to our readers. Their responses appear at these links and in the election issue of City Pulse. Washington’s chaos is costing all of us – this November we can stop it Rep. John James Buff Mike Rogers is ready to get to work Abdul El-Sayed is running for you, not for Donald Trump William Lawrence is running for you, not the corporations Rep. Tom Barrett: My focus is on results for the 7th District Advertisement Advertisement Author Newsroom City Pulse reporters and editors are dedicated to our Greater Lansing community. Drop us a line about stories, ideas or concerns. Related Articles Opinion: Environmentalist/author Bill McKibben says older ‘experienced Americans’ are going for El-Sayed, Lawrence By Bill McKibben ● Opinion ● October 22, 2026 No grassroots, no money, no momentum as James is spinning his tires By Kyle Melinn ● Opinion ● October 20, 2026 Rogers and allies go scorched earth to stop El-Sayed By Kyle Melinn ● Opinion ● October 14, 2026