# Tom Barrett

> Tom Barrett has served as U.S. Representative for Michigan's 7th Congressional District since January 2025. He is a former Michigan state senator who flipped the seat from Democrats in 2024 by 3.7 points.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives
- Current office: U.S. Representative, Michigan's 7th Congressional District
- State: MI
- District: 7
- Race: Michigan's 7th Congressional District 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Potterville, MI
- Race rating: Toss-up
- Campaign website: https://barrett.house.gov

## Biography

Tom Barrett is a Michigan politician who served in the Michigan State Senate before being elected to Congress in 2024, defeating Democratic incumbent Elissa Slotkin's successor Curtis Hertel. He represents a district in the Lansing area. He is seeking re-election in 2026 against a Democratic primary field that includes former Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink.

## Background

- Professional background: U.S. Representative (2025–present); Michigan state senator
- Public service: Michigan State Senate; U.S. Representative (2025–present)

## Opponents in this race

- [Bridget Brink](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/bridget-brink-mi7-2026.md) — Democratic

## Sources

- Tom Barrett — Bioguide Congress.gov: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B001323
- One Race in Michigan Will Tell Us A Lot About 2026 — American Communities Project: https://www.americancommunities.org/one-race-in-michigan-will-tell-us-a-lot-about-2026/
- Headshot identity source — Tom Barrett: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Barrett_(Michigan_politician)

Last updated: 2026-07-13T23:19:40.798Z

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