GOP former state Sen. Tom Barrett was ahead of former Democratic state Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. in a race that could determine control of the U.S. House

Republican Tom Barrett wins Michigan's 7th District, flipping the seat red in the broader context of Trump's presidential win.

Former state Sen. Tom Barrett flipped Michigan's competitive 7th Congressional District from blue to red, besting Democrat Curtis Hertel in Tuesday's election. With an estimated 99% of the vote in, Barret had received 50% of the vote while Hertel trailed ...