Barrett Wins Michigan House Race; Republicans Gain Seat

Airielle Lowe

November 6, 2024 at 3:09 a.m.

(Bloomberg) -- Republican Tom Barrett won the election in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, according to ABC and NBC.

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