GOTV Intel

Tom Barrett

U.S. Representative, Michigan 7th Congressional District · Republican

OfficeholderOn the 2026 ballotIncumbent · Michigan 7th Congressional District · Nov 3 General

Ballot status source: Michigan Department of State — Official Candidate Listing, All State and Judicial Offices, General Election November 3, 2026: USH7, Tom Barrett (Republican Party) · read Sep 24, 2026

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The District

What Michigan 7th Congressional District covers

Covers all of Clinton County, Livingston County, Ingham County and Shiawassee County; parts of Eaton County and Oakland County.

Includes Lansing, Haslett, Holt, Okemos, East Lansing, Wacousta, Waverly, Bath, Charlotte, Howell, Mason, Owosso and 44 more.

Map of Michigan 7th Congressional District with 306 precincts

306 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: U.S. Census Bureau (1:500,000 cartographic boundary, 119th Congress) · Precinct lines: State of Michigan (DTMB/Bureau of Elections), 2024 Voting Precincts statewide layer (gisagocss.state.mi.us OpenData/boundaries/MapServer/9); State of Michigan Voting Precincts 2020 and 2022 (for those elections)

Results

Certified results for Michigan 7th Congressional District

7TH District Representative IN Congress

2024 Michigan General Election · Nov 5, 2024
CandidateVotesShare
Tom BarrettRepublican226,72250.3%
Curtis HertelDemocrat209,95946.6%
L. Rachel DaileyLibertarian14,2313.2%

Official certified results (Michigan Bureau of Elections precinct file) · Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections — official precinct results

7TH District Representative IN Congress

2022 Michigan General Election · Nov 8, 2022
CandidateVotesShare
Elissa SlotkinDemocrat192,79651.8%
Tom BarrettRepublican172,39146.3%
Leah R. DaileyLibertarian7,2211.9%

Official certified results (Michigan Bureau of Elections precinct file) · Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections — official precinct results

7TH District Representative IN Congress

2020 Michigan General Election · Nov 3, 2020
CandidateVotesShare
Tim WalbergRepublican227,52458.8%
Gretchen D. DriskellDemocrat159,74341.2%

Official certified results (Michigan Bureau of Elections precinct file) · Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections — official precinct results

Key Votes

The record

  • H.Con.Res. 93: War Powers Resolution: remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran — voted YesClose vote

    On Agreeing to the Resolution · tally 220–204 (0 present, 9 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 2nd session · roll call 307

    Sep 15, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.Con.Res. 89: War Powers Resolution: remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran — voted YesClose vote

    On Agreeing to the Resolution · tally 214–208 (0 present, 9 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 2nd session · roll call 282

    Jul 23, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.R. 7008: Stop Insider Trading Act — voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 232–198 (0 present, 1 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 2nd session · roll call 280

    Jul 22, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.R. 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 — voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 216–212 (0 present, 3 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 2nd session · roll call 278

    Jul 22, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.R. 6644: Housing for the 21st Century Act — voted Yes

    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in Senate Adt to House Adt to Senate Adt · tally 358–32 (0 present, 41 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 2nd session · roll call 224

    Jun 23, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.R. 2913: Ukraine Support Act — voted No

    On Passage · tally 226–195 (0 present, 9 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 2nd session · roll call 207

    Jun 4, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.Con.Res. 75: War Powers Resolution: remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran — voted YesClose vote

    On Agreeing to the Resolution · tally 212–212 (0 present, 6 not voting), failed · 119th Congress, 2nd session · roll call 170

    May 14, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.R. 1346: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (year-round E15) — voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 218–203 (0 present, 9 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 2nd session · roll call 164

    May 13, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source
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  • H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act — voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 224–200 (0 present, 6 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 2nd session · roll call 154

    Apr 30, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.Con.Res. 38: War Powers Resolution: remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran — voted NoClose vote

    On Agreeing to the Resolution · tally 212–219 (0 present, 1 not voting), failed · 119th Congress, 2nd session · roll call 85

    Mar 5, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.J.Res. 72: Terminating the national emergency declared Feb. 1, 2025 (basis for tariffs on Canadian goods) — voted NoClose vote

    On Passage · tally 219–211 (0 present, 2 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 2nd session · roll call 65

    Feb 11, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (final) — voted YesClose vote

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · tally 217–214 (0 present, 1 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 2nd session · roll call 53

    Feb 3, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.R. 6703: Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act — voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 216–211 (0 present, 6 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 1st session · roll call 349

    Dec 17, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.R. 2550: Protect America’s Workforce Act — voted No

    On Passage · tally 231–195 (0 present, 7 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 1st session · roll call 332

    Dec 11, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.R. 5371: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (ended the fall 2025 shutdown) — voted YesClose vote

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 222–209 (0 present, 2 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 1st session · roll call 285

    Nov 12, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • S. 1582: GENIUS Act — voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 308–122 (0 present, 2 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 1st session · roll call 200

    Jul 17, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final, concurring in Senate amendment) — voted YesClose vote

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 218–214 (0 present, 0 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 1st session · roll call 190

    Jul 3, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.R. 4: Rescissions Act — voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 214–212 (0 present, 6 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 1st session · roll call 168

    Jun 12, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House passage) — voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 215–214 (1 present, 2 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 1st session · roll call 145

    May 22, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.R. 22: SAVE Act — voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 220–208 (0 present, 5 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 1st session · roll call 102

    Apr 10, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.R. 1968: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 — voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 217–213 (0 present, 2 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 1st session · roll call 70

    Mar 11, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.R. 28: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act — voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 218–206 (1 present, 9 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 1st session · roll call 12

    Jan 14, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • H.R. 29: Laken Riley Act — voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 264–159 (0 present, 11 not voting), passed · 119th Congress, 1st session · roll call 6

    Jan 7, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — roll call vote · source

  • Roll-call position (DW-NOMINATE)

    Score 0.4980 over 570 recorded votes. Negative left, positive right, −1 to +1. A computed statistic, not a government record.

    OSINT · Voteview (Lewis et al.) · source

Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.

Scorecards

  • Club for Growth scorecard, 2025: 89%

    89% on the Club for Growth's 2025 congressional scorecard; lifetime score 89%. The organization's own rating.

    Self-published · Club for Growth · source

  • AFL-CIO Legislative Scorecard, 2025: 0%

    0% on the AFL-CIO's 2025 Legislative Scorecard; lifetime score 0%. The organization's own rating.

    Self-published · AFL-CIO · source

  • League of Conservation Voters scorecard, 2025: 0%

    0% on LCV's 2025 National Environmental Scorecard; lifetime score 0%. The organization's own rating.

    Self-published · League of Conservation Voters · source

  • Heritage Action for America scorecard, 119th Congress: 92%

    92% on Heritage Action's 119th Congress scorecard (key votes and co-sponsorships, updated weekly while Congress is in session). The organization's own rating.

    Self-published · Heritage Action for America · source

Committees and Appointments

  • Committee on Veterans' Affairs — Member

    U.S. House, 119th Congress · Member · Subcommittees: Economic Opportunity; Technology Modernization (Chair)

    Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — Member Data (committee assignments) · source

  • Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure — Member

    U.S. House, 119th Congress · Member · Subcommittees: Aviation; Highways and Transit; Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management

    Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — Member Data (committee assignments) · source

  • Committee seats — 119th Congress (2025–2026)

    U.S. House: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (subcommittees: Aviation; Highways and Transit; Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management); Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Chairman, Subcommittee on Technology Modernization; also Economic Opportunity)

    Official · Clerk of the U.S. House — Member Data (committee assignments) · source

Their Money

Campaign finance

Last Change
Profile updated · Sep 24
Raised
$6,353,495cycle to date through Jul 15
Cash on Hand
$2,871,872cycle to date through Jul 15
Spent
$3,610,582cycle to date through Jul 15
Debts Owed
$2,809cycle to date through Jul 15
Next Report Due
Q3 Report · Oct 15

View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jul 15, 2026

Top Payees

Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.

  • FORTHRIGHT STRATEGY INC · fundraising consulting$383.8K
  • ROE STRATEGIC · mailing and strategic consulting$383.1K
  • CONSOLIDATED MAILING SERVICES · printing and mailshop$340.3K
  • PLANET DIRECT · printing and mailshop$207.5K
  • DIRECT SUPPORT SYSTEMS INC · data processing$84.8K

Campaign finance — Tom Barrett for Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 15, 2026

Jul 15, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

Finance Reports

  • Financial disclosure — Annual report 2025

    Annual report for 2025; filed 08/11/2026. Reports 41 assets; highest reported ranges: Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund ETF $50,001–$100,000; iShares Core MSCI Intl Dev Mkts $15,001–$50,000; Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund ETF (spouse) $15,001–$50,000; Vanguard Mid-Cap $15,001–$50,000; 37 others at or below $15,001–$50,000. Liabilities: none disclosed. Earned income: Spouse Salary, Aristotle International Inc.; Spouse Salary, Butzel Long, P.C.; Spouse Salary, Ashley Barrett Law LLC. Also: 9 transaction(s).

    Aug 11, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Campaign finance — Tom Barrett for Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 15, 2026

    Raised $6,353,495.33 this cycle · spent $3,610,582.21 · cash on hand $2,871,871.94 · debts owed by the committee $2,809.06 — through Jul 15, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $3,377,779.26 (53%); PACs and other political committees $1,578,778.29 (25%); Party committees $5,000.00 (0%); Transfers from authorized committees $1,379,307.24 (22%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): direct mail $663.1K; fundraising $482.3K; general consulting $383.1K; digital $198.5K; other $142.9K; individuals (staff, contractors, reimbursements) $139.3K.

    Jul 15, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

  • Financial disclosure — New filer report 2024

    New filer report for 2024; filed 05/13/2025. Reports 41 assets; highest reported ranges: Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund ETF $50,001–$100,000; iShares Core MSCI Intl Dev Mkts $15,001–$50,000; Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund ETF (spouse) $15,001–$50,000; Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund ETF (spouse) $15,001–$50,000; 37 others at or below $1,001–$15,000. Liabilities: none disclosed. Earned income: Policy analysis and consulting, Valley Strategies, LLC $4,500.00; Spouse Salary, Aristotle International Inc.; Spouse Salary, Butzel Long, P.C.; 1 more. Also: 1 position listed (e.g. President, Valley Strategies, LLC).

    May 13, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.

Advertising

Who is advertising for and against Tom

  • Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)

    For: own campaign $66,400 on Google; outside Google ads $24,704–$28,292; Snap $0; broadcast TV orders $2,332,030; FEC independent expenditures $234,488. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV orders $0; FEC independent expenditures $927,389. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: FCC political files searched through 2026-09-24 (orders with stated totals counted). Meta not included.

    Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — Tom Barrett for Congress (support)

    The candidate's own campaign (Tom Barrett for Congress). 22 ads since Nov 2024; $1,214,605–$1,214,605 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)).

    Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — Tom Barrett for Congress (support)

    The candidate's own campaign (POL/Tom Barrett/Congress/MI/Rep). 23 ads since Nov 2024; $753,875–$753,875 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)).

    Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — NRCC with Tom Barrett for Congress (party committee (coordinated); supporting)

    Party committee (coordinated) buy supporting this candidate (NRCC/Barrett). 2 ads since Nov 2024; $126,690–$126,690 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)). Not the campaign's own spending.

    Sep 29, 2026 · Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — NRCC with Tom Barrett for Congress (party committee (coordinated); supporting)

    Party committee (coordinated) buy supporting this candidate (POL/T Barrett/NRCC/R/CON/MI). 1 ads since Nov 2024; $236,860–$236,860 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)). Not the campaign's own spending.

    Sep 29, 2026 · Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Google/YouTube ads — TOM BARRETT FOR CONGRESS (supporting)

    The candidate's own campaign (TOM BARRETT FOR CONGRESS). 31 ads since Nov 2024; Google-reported $66,400 since Nov 6 2024 (exact, advertiser-wide).

    Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source

  • Google/YouTube ads — NO GOING BACK PAC INC. (supporting)

    NO GOING BACK PAC INC. — supporting this candidate (evidence: schedule e). 24 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $24,704–$28,292 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 24 of them also linked to other candidates.

    Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — NRCC with Tom Barrett for Congress (party committee (coordinated); supporting)

    Party committee (coordinated) buy supporting this candidate (Tom Barrett-NRCC). 0 ads since Nov 2024; $0–$0 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)). Not the campaign's own spending.

    Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — NRCC with Tom Barrett for Congress (campaign + party (hybrid); supporting)

    Campaign + party (hybrid) buy supporting this candidate (NRCC - TOM BARRETT FOR CONGRESS). 0 ads since Nov 2024; $0–$0 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)). Not the campaign's own spending.

    Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — Tom Barrett for Congress (support)

    The candidate's own campaign (Tom Barrett). 0 ads since Nov 2024; $0–$0 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)).

    Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

Independent Expenditures

FEC independent expenditures on file: $631,824 supporting, $4,772,881 opposing, across 101 reports.

  • HMPOpposing · $3,234,081

    22 reports, newest Oct 8, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • LCV Victory FundOpposing · $525,630

    10 reports, newest Oct 7, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • Americans for Prosperity Action, Inc. (AFP Action) DBA CVA Action and DBA LIBRE ActionSupporting · $366,721

    20 reports, newest Oct 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • Working Families Party PACOpposing · $356,474

    4 reports, newest Oct 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • NRDC Action VotesOpposing · $300,000

    3 reports, newest Sep 29, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • TOMORROW TOGETHEROpposing · $221,832

    2 reports, newest Oct 9, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • IN UNION USAOpposing · $82,264

    4 reports, newest Oct 8, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • NO GOING BACK PAC INC.Supporting · $71,242

    3 reports, newest Oct 5, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • America PACSupporting · $58,224

    6 reports, newest Oct 10, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • MILLIONS OF MICHIGANIANSOpposing · $46,200

    1 report, newest Oct 1, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • National Association of Realtors Political Action CommitteeSupporting · $44,593

    3 reports, newest Oct 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • DRIVING FORCE ACTIONSupporting · $40,615

    3 reports, newest Oct 2, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

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  • Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Political Action Committee (ABC PAC)Supporting · $32,175

    1 report, newest Sep 29, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • Club for Growth PACSupporting · $10,448

    8 reports, newest Oct 2, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • Right to Life of Michigan Victory FundSupporting · $7,406

    5 reports, newest Oct 3, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • CAMPAIGN FOR WORKING CLASS COMMUNITIESOpposing · $6,400

    2 reports, newest Aug 25, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • NRA VICTORY FUND, INC.Supporting · $400

    4 reports, newest Sep 20, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.

In Their Words

What they have said, on the record

“He wants to show up and talk about data centers all day to distract from the vulnerability he has on abolishing the police and the border,”
AI fears are fueling progressive Democrat's campaign in Michigan 7th Congressional DistrictSep 19, 2026 · Press · Associated Press (via CBS Detroit) · source
“I think we got to take him at his word that this was his absolute true ideology, and it wasn't just this one statement that he made,”
Congressman Tom Barrett: 'Being a socialist should disqualify him for people's consideration in my district'Sep 19, 2026 · Press · Fox News · source
“I believe you should decide on data centers, not Washington,”
MI-07: Tom Barrett Scrambles to Bury His Data Center PastAug 20, 2026 · Press · The American Prospect · source
“I want to congratulate @WeWill2026 on winning the Democratic primary tonight. We welcome him to the race and unlike @AmbBridgetBrink and @MattMaasdam, we will not underestimate him.”
After Democratic primary victory, William Lawrence lays out plans to unseat Republican Rep. Tom BarrettAug 6, 2026 · Press · WKAR · source
“It is what it is, but I’m prepared to step up and work as hard as it takes to win this seat and represent you proudly in Washington, D.C.”
Barrett gears up for tough campaign as McClain urges Republicans to stick to their gunsApr 17, 2026 · Press · Michigan Advance · source
“We already know that this district and this race is not going to be an easy ride this fall”
Barrett gears up for tough campaign as McClain urges Republicans to stick to their gunsApr 17, 2026 · Press · Michigan Advance · source
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“I also am very mindful that you cannot have a 20-year conflict with nation-building and all the other things that we saw in Iraq or in Afghanistan,”
'National security and survival': Barrett on Iran warApr 7, 2026 · Press · WLNS · source
“I think that we can have operations that will deter or prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. That's an effort that is important for our own national security and survival,”
'National security and survival': Barrett on Iran warApr 7, 2026 · Press · WLNS · source
“It’s supposed to be about, what are you doing to fix the problems the country has?”
National security dominates race for swing House seat in MichiganSep 24, 2025 · Press · Washington Examiner · source
“It’s not supposed to be about headline-grabbing stuff”
National security dominates race for swing House seat in MichiganSep 24, 2025 · Press · Washington Examiner · source
“I live in this district. I’ve raised my family in this district. I didn’t import myself in here,”
National security dominates race for swing House seat in MichiganSep 24, 2025 · Press · Washington Examiner · source
“That’s something I take seriously. I never want to mislead people as to what my viewpoints are, or what I intend to do while I’m serving in office.”
Rep. Barrett promises honest answers, albeit sometimes circuitousApr 30, 2025 · Press · Lansing City Pulse · source
“I can’t represent every single person’s viewpoint because it may be in conflict with the viewpoints I presented to voters when I was out campaigning”
Rep. Barrett promises honest answers, albeit sometimes circuitousApr 30, 2025 · Press · Lansing City Pulse · source
“I don’t support things that are outside of the authority of Congress and I don’t believe that a federal abortion ban is within the authority of the scope of what Congress can do,”
In Mid-Michigan congressional race, Hertel and Barrett center pitches around the middle classOct 10, 2024 · Press · Michigan Advance · source

Interviews and Published Statements

  • Rep. Tom Barrett talks Michigan 7th Congressional District race

    TV interview · CBS News Detroit Excerpts from the broadcast closed-caption track (not verified against audio), compiled by GOTV Intel: [3:38] “This was a vote of conscience and one of principle for me that I felt was important. The Constitution is clear. Congress declares war.” [3:59] “I may have been one of only four Republicans, but I felt it was the right thing to do.”

    Jul 31, 2026 · Press · CBS News Detroit · source

  • Four Republicans join Democrats in support of ending U.S. military action in Iran

    TV interview (Capitol hallway) · Scripps News Excerpts from YouTube caption track (auto-generated; not verified against audio), compiled by GOTV Intel: [0:07] “I vote my conscience for what I think is right, and I'm willing to accept that.” [1:42] “We have to do this in a way that is done through the use of force authorization that Congress has the exclusive authority over. Congress alone declares war.”

    Jun 3, 2026 · Press · Scripps News · source

  • From Michigan to Washington: Tom Barrett on the values that endure

    Written Q&A · American Habits Excerpts from the published Q&A text, compiled by GOTV Intel: [Q&A] “I served eight years in the Michigan Legislature before coming to Congress, and I really value that experience.” [Q&A] “We’re a true 50–50 district politically.”

    Dec 15, 2025 · Press · American Habits · source

In the News

Press coverage

Show all 13 articles

Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.

Reach Them

Websites and accounts

  • Web capture — Campaign website

    Homepage capture, 2026-09-24 10:12 UTC (viewport 1280×900). Public metrics: not captured (the platforms require sign-in).

    Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source

  • Public social accounts

    X, Facebook

    Self-published · Public accounts posted by the subject

Polls

Public polls

  • Global Strategy Group for House Majority PACGeneral election · U.S. House

    William Lawrence 49% · Tom Barrett 47% · Undecided 4%

    Aug 11, 2026 to Aug 13, 2026 · 500 LV · ±4.4 pts · House Majority PAC

Released public polls of this race, as each pollster reported them. A poll is a snapshot, not a forecast.

The 2026 Field

Who else is running for Michigan 7th Congressional District

The Paper Trail

Filings, results and exhibits

  • U.S. Representative · MI-07

    Republican · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot

    Sep 4, 2026 · Official · Michigan Bureau of Elections

  • Sponsored travel — Congressional Institute

    Cambridge, MD, 6/21/2026 to 6/23/2026. Original filing, filed by Kyle VonEnde.

    Jun 21, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — United Nations Foundation

    New York, NY, 5/10/2026 to 5/11/2026. Original filing, filed by Tyler Giuliacci.

    May 10, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Congressional Institute

    Cambridge, MD, 8/4/2025 to 8/6/2025. Original filing, filed by Elisabeth Conklin.

    Aug 4, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — America First Digital Foundation

    Las Vegas, NV, 5/27/2025 to 5/30/2025. Original filing, filed by Tyler Giuliacci.

    May 27, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_xt0819pjj.

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