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2026 Race · Michigan

U.S. House (District 7)

4 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 7) in Michigan is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 4 candidates are on record: Tom Barrett (Republican), Bridget Brink (Democratic), William Lawrence (Democratic), and Matt Maasdam (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Tom Barrett (Republican), who has served since January 2025, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Bridget Brink

Democratic

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William Lawrence

Democratic

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Matt Maasdam

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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Tom Barrett

Republican · Since January 2025

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Transportation and Infrastructure
  • Veterans' Affairs

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HRES.1334

    Reaffirming the Nation's commitment to one Nation Under God in the Pledge of Allegiance.

  • HJRES.191

    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Congress and the States...

2026 Michigan U.S. House (District 7) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 7) in Michigan in 2026?

Tom Barrett (Republican), Bridget Brink (Democratic), William Lawrence (Democratic), and Matt Maasdam (Democratic). Tom Barrett is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Michigan U.S. House (District 7) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Michigan and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Tom Barrett, a Republican, currently represents Michigan, serving since January 2025.

What committees does Tom Barrett serve on?

Tom Barrett serves on House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.