About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming election for Michigan's 7th District, Republican nominee Thomas Barrett and Democratic nominee Curtis Hertel will vie for the seat. Thomas Barrett, 43, is a politician with a background as a U.S. Army veteran and an analyst for the Michigan Department of the Treasury. He completed his undergraduate studies at Western Michigan University. Curtis Hertel has experience as a former state Senator and served as the Director of Legislative Affairs for Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
The current composition of the United States House of Representatives includes 212 Democrats, 220 Republicans, and 3 vacancies. In Michigan's 7th District, the demographic breakdown is 84% Non-Hispanic White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Black, 4% Asian, and 1% Native American.
Historically, this district has shown competitive election results. In the 2020 Presidential election, Joe Biden won the district by a narrow margin of 0.5%. The 2022 House election was also closely contested, with retiring Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin winning by a margin of approximately 5%. Given the competitive nature of previous elections and the current balance in the House, this race is expected to draw significant attention as both parties aim to secure their standing in Congress.
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