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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE

Tom Barrett

Candidate for U.S. House · Michigan · District 7

Republican PartyConfirmed ballot candidate

Current directory role: U.S. Representative. Candidacy does not change their current office.

THE PERSON

Background

Roots

  • Home community: Charlotte, MI

Education

  • Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI · B.A., political science, 2007

Career

  • Military service: U.S. Army, 2000–2022.
  • Michigan Department of Treasury, 2009–2014.
  • Member, Michigan State House of Representatives, 2015–2019.
  • Member, Michigan State Senate, 2019–2023.
Saved officeholder background sourcesCongressional Directory · Feb. 20, 2026 ↗Committee assignments · Sept. 24, 2026 snapshot ↗Office & directory source ↗Official Congressional Directory · career background ↗

Saved profile checked October 19, 2026.

THE POLICIES

Where they stand

Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.

Previously sourced policy positions (4)

HALT Fentanyl Act

Recorded Yea on On Passage. The reviewed proposal applies mandatory criminal penalties to fentanyl-related substances. This describes this proposal only, not a complete policy platform.

House Roll-Call Vote · 2025-06-11

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SAVE Act

Recorded Yea on On Passage. The reviewed proposal adds documentary citizenship requirements for voter registration. This describes this proposal only, not a complete policy platform.

House Roll-Call Vote · 2025-04-09

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Death Tax Repeal Act

Cosponsored a proposal with the following policy direction: The reviewed proposal removes federal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes. This describes this proposal only, not a complete policy platform.

Cosponsored Legislation · 2025-02-13

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Laken Riley Act

Recorded Yea on On Passage. The reviewed proposal expands mandatory immigration detention. This describes this proposal only, not a complete policy platform.

House Roll-Call Vote · 2025-01-06

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Statements and voting records

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Immigration 1 saved records
House Roll-Call Vote

Laken Riley Act

Tom Barrett was recorded as Yea on: On Passage. This records the specific question, which may concern an amendment or procedure rather than final passage.

2025-01-06

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Taxes 2 saved records
House Roll-Call Vote

Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act

Tom Barrett was recorded as Yea on: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. This records the specific question, which may concern an amendment or procedure rather than final passage.

2026-09-14

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Crime 2 saved records
House Roll-Call Vote

HALT Fentanyl Act

Tom Barrett was recorded as Yea on: On Passage. This records the specific question, which may concern an amendment or procedure rather than final passage.

2025-06-11

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House Roll-Call Vote

HALT Fentanyl Act

Tom Barrett was recorded as Yea on: On Passage. This records the specific question, which may concern an amendment or procedure rather than final passage.

2025-02-05

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Elections 1 saved records
House Roll-Call Vote

SAVE Act

Tom Barrett was recorded as Yea on: On Passage. This records the specific question, which may concern an amendment or procedure rather than final passage.

2025-04-09

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THE ELECTION

Ballot & sources

U.S. House · District 7 · November 3, 2026

Candidate listing checked November 3, 2026.

Michigan Department of State · Official November general election candidate listing ↗Portrait source ↗

The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.