Republican Tom Barrett Wins Election to U.S. House in Michigan's 7th Congressional District

WASHINGTON: Republican Tom Barrett won election to U.S. House in Michigan's 7th Congressional District on Wednesday. Republican Tom Barrett won a U.S. House seat in Michigan's, flipping a district previously held by Democrats. Barrett defeated Democrat Curtis Hertel, securing seat vacated by Democratic Rep.

Elissa Slotkin, who opted to run for U.S. Senate this year. 

district spans both Democratic strongholds around Lansing and Republican-leaning counties such as Livingston and Shiawassee, making it a priority for Republicans aiming to maintain ir House majority. 

Associated Press called race for Barrett at 4:05 a.m. EST.

(With AP inputs)