Political party Republican Name Tom Barrett Spouse(s) Ashley (m. 2008) Role Michigan politician | Religion Roman Catholic Party Republican Party Website Campaign website Succeeding Theresa Abed | |
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Born April 30, 1981 (age 42)
Southfield, Michigan ( 1981-04-30 ) Alma mater Western Michigan University (B.A., political science) Allegiance United States of America Education Western Michigan University Residence Potterville, Michigan, United States Service/branch Michigan Army National Guard Battles and wars Iraq War, Operation Enduring Freedom | ||
Rep tom barrett r michigan house of representatives district 71
Tom Barrett (born April 30, 1981) is a Republican Member of the Michigan House of Representatives, elected in 2014 by defeating the incumbent, Democrat Theresa Abed, by 148 votes.
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- Rep tom barrett r michigan house of representatives district 71
- Newly elected state rep tom barrett mi district 71 on agripac endorsement
- Personal life military service and education
- Election history
- References
Prior to his election to the House, Barrett served as a liaison from the Michigan Department of Treasury to the Governor's office.
Newly elected state rep tom barrett mi district 71 on agripac endorsement
Personal life, military service, and education
Barrett lives in Potterville with his wife Ashley and their three children, Patrick, Eleanora, and Gwendoline .
After graduating high school, Barrett joined the Army, where he has served for 15 years. He has served abroad in South Korea, Guantanamo Bay, Kuwait, and Iraq, and is a veteran of both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He continues to serve in the Michigan Army National Guard, holding the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2.
Barrett graduated from Western Michigan University earning a bachelor’s degree in Political science.
Election history
Barrett was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2014, narrowly beating Democratic incumbent Theresa Abed.