Republican former state Sen. Tom Barrett prevailed over his former Democratic colleague and state Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. in a race to represent a mid-Michigan congressional district that could help determine control of the U.S. House. Barrett won 50.3% of ...

Former state Sen. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) appears to have prevailed over former state Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-East Lansing) in the early hours of Wednesday, as Hertel has conceded the 7th Congressional District race.

Republican Tom Barrett and Democrat Curtis Hertel Jr. meet in Michigan's 7th Congressional District race in what could be one of the most competitive congressional races nationwide. The winner will take over the seat being vacated by Democratic Rep.

Rep. Tom Barrett flipped a Democratic-held district just two years after losing to Democratic Rep. and now U.S Senate nominee Ellissa Slotkin in a high-profile race just two years ago.

Tom Barrett flipped Michigan's competitive 7th Congressional District from blue to red, besting Democrat Curtis Hertel in Tuesday's election. With an estimated 98% of the vote in, Barret had received 50% of the vote while Hertel trailed with 47%.

The Cook Political Report shifted the 7th District race for U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin's seat in Michigan to "lean Republican" on Friday.

Republican Tom Barrett has a slight edge over Democrat Curtis Hertel as the two battle for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, according to a new poll.