Former Michigan House Speaker gives Bridget Brink his seal of approval in 7th District race

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 311

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago


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Former Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) on Thursday gave his endorsement to former Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink in her bid for Michigan’s highly competitive 7th Congressional District.

“Bridget is a sixth-generation Michigander and third-generation union member who embodies the Michigan values of hard work, integrity, and grit. Raised by a single mom — a teacher and proud Spartan — Bridget’s Michigan public school education propelled her to a 28-year career serving our …

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