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Michigan's 7th Congressional District (MI-7)

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Tom Barrett, a Republican, has represented the district since 2025.

The district includes all of Clinton, Livingston, Ingham, and Shiawassee counties and parts of Eaton, Oakland, and Genesee counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 778,561, a median household income of $80,357, and a median age of 39. Of residents 25 and older, 37.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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Official portrait of Tom Barrett, U.S. Representative for Michigan's 7th District
Tom Barrett

U.S. Representative for Michigan's 7th District · Republican

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2026 election

Barrett has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 5 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

5 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 MI-7 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for MI-7 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Tom Barrett (incumbent)Republican$6,306,828$2,871,872Jul 15
Bridget BrinkDemocratic$2,977,602$841,459Jul 15
Matthew MaasdamDemocratic$2,126,381$464,029Jul 15
William LawrenceDemocratic$1,119,198$383,116Jul 15
Josh CowenDemocratic$209,460$0Mar 31

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
778,561
Median household income
$80,357
Median age
39
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Michigan senators

Neighboring districts

  • MI-2 · John Moolenaar (R)
  • MI-4 · Bill Huizenga (R)
  • MI-5 · Tim Walberg (R)
  • MI-6 · Debbie Dingell (D)
  • MI-8 · Kristen McDonald Rivet (D)
  • MI-9 · Lisa McClain (R)
  • MI-11 · Haley Stevens (D)

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