Incumbent Tom Barrett (R), William Lawrence (D), and Shane Dedrick (G) are running in the general election for Michigan's 7th Congressional District on Nov. 3.
In the 2024 general election, Barrett defeated Curtis Hertel (D) 50.3% to 46.6%. In the presidential election that year, President Donald Trump (R) defeated Kamala Harris (D) in the district 49.9% to 48.6%. As of September 2026, major race forecasters have rated the election as Lean Democratic or Toss-up.
According to the New York Times' Catie Edmondson, the race is "not only one of the most competitive in the country but also a test of the standard playbook for candidates running in battleground districts." Barrett is running on his record in office and military experience, while Lawrence is running on his experience as an activist and organizer.
