Republicans Flip US House Seat Representing Michigan

Curtis Hertel conceded to U.S. Army veteran Tom Barrett in a 3 a.m. statement.

Tom Barrett, Republican candidate for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, speaks at a campaign event in Potterville, Mich., on Aug. 29, 2024. Paul Sancya/AP Photo

The GOP gained a U.S. House of Representatives seat representing Michigan, after winning a race that was open due to the retirement of Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Mich.).

U.S. Army veteran Tom Barrett secured the victory over Curtis Hertel, a former aide to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, in the contest for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, according to projections from The Associated Press.