Sunday, April 28, 2024

Republican Files To Run For Michigan House Seat

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A Republican has officially entered the race for 's soon-to-be-open House seat.

Tom Barrett (R) filed to run with the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) on Friday. Barrett is running for the seat being left by Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D) who is running for Senate.

Barrett ran against Slotkin last cycle but lost to the Michigan Democrat by 5 points, according to The Hill.

The seat is rated as a “toss up” by the nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report, making the seat one of Republicans' best pickup opportunities.

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Nancy Jackson
Nancy Jackson
Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA. However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news. In her off time, you can find Nancy exploring museums or enjoying brunch with friends.

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