Southeast Michigan Contractors Issue 4 2024 21 Tom Barrett is back and running in the U.S. House District 7 for a second time, but this time it is an open seat due to Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin running for U.S. Senate. With the political makeup of this district and it being an open seat, Michigan’s 7th District will be one of the most expensive Congressional races in the entire country. Prior to his involvement in politics, Tom joined the United States Army out of high school. Tom’s service in the military continued for 22 years, serving in the Iraq War, Guantanamo Bay, Kuwait and the Korean DMZ, and logging in more than 1,000 hours in some of the most advanced helicopters in the world. Known as a fiscal hawk, he opposed all taxpayerfunded corporate welfare, including the programs now funding Chinese-owned factories, and fought for tax cuts for all Michiganders. $24.6 million has already been spent on his campaign and recent polls show this race leaning slightly in favor of ABC Endorsed candidate, Tom Barrett. Republican’s winning this race would be a huge pickup on the path to House majority in 2025. U.S. Congress District 7 Tom Barrett MICHIGAN MERIT • ISSUE 1 2024 13 2022 Results: Jim Haadsma (D) 52.2% Dave Morgan (R) 47.8% Region: ABC Greater MI District Location: Cities of Battle Creek, Albion, and Springfield, and the townships of Bedford, Pennfield, Convis, Lee, Clarence and Sheridan. Race Outlook: The 44th House District has been elusive for Republicans who have tried to win the district for the past 3 terms. With that said, Representative Haadsma has faced the same Republican opponent in every election and will be facing a new challenger in 2024. On top of a new, motivated opponent, Donald Trump has performed very well in the 44th House District in the past. Representative Jim Haadsma Third term Representative and Chair of the House Labor Committee. Haadsma has worked at McCroskey Law P.L.C. since 1987. He served on the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners from 2009-2016. Steve Frisbie 40 years at LifeCare Ambulance Service as a paramedic and management and administration. Calhoun County Commissioner for the past 13 years, including Board Chair from 2019-2023. House District 44 Representative Jim Haadsma vs Steve Frisbie (ABC Endorsed) Merit Shop APPROVED Issue 4 2024 21 POLITICS
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