Michigan House Candidates Raise Funds for Key Congressional Races

First-term Republican Rep. Tom Barrett leads delegation in fundraising ahead of 2024 election.

Feb. 2, 2026 at 10:39am

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First-term Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett raised over $1 million in the last quarter as he prepares to defend his seat in a competitive mid-Michigan district. His potential Democratic challenger, Bridget Brink of Lansing, is also ramping up fundraising efforts ahead of the 2024 election.

Why it matters

Fundraising numbers provide an early indication of the competitiveness of key congressional races in Michigan, which will be important battlegrounds in the 2024 election cycle. Strong fundraising can signal a candidate's viability and ability to mount an effective campaign.

The details

Barrett, a first-term Republican, posted a $1 million-plus fundraising haul last quarter as he gears up to fight for a second term in his competitive mid-Michigan district. Bridget Brink, a Democrat from Lansing, is one of Barrett's potential challengers and has also been actively fundraising for the race.

  • The fundraising numbers are from the last quarter of 2025.
  • The 2024 election cycle, in which these congressional seats will be contested, is approaching.

The players

Tom Barrett

First-term Republican U.S. Representative from Michigan's mid-Michigan district.

Bridget Brink

Potential Democratic challenger to Rep. Tom Barrett, based in Lansing, Michigan.

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The takeaway

The strong fundraising numbers from both the incumbent Republican and his potential Democratic challenger indicate that this will be a closely watched and highly competitive congressional race in Michigan's 2024 election cycle.