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Tom Barrett

Michigan House District 7 2026 · 2026

Policy Positions

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Avg Confidence

Issue Areas

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Tom Barrett has a congressional voting record. The comparison between their stated positions and that record is still being computed — check back soon.

Policy Positions

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Economy

2 positions

Would you support raising the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour?

Oppose

Party InferenceNo sponsored legislation addresses the federal minimum wage directly; position is inferred from Republican Party platform alignment and general conservative fiscal policy stance. Fact-check this →

Do you support using tariffs as a tool to address trade imbalances with other countries?

Support

Party InferenceNo direct evidence on tariff policy found in Barrett's sponsored legislation; position inferred from Republican party alignment and general conservative trade stance, though the GOP has mixed views on tariffs. Fact-check this →

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Education

1 position

Would you support canceling up to $50,000 in federal student loan debt per borrower?

Oppose

Party InferenceNo sponsored legislation directly addresses student loan cancellation; position is inferred from Republican party platform opposition to broad federal student loan forgiveness and general fiscal conservatism indicated by the candidate's legislative record. Fact-check this →

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Environment

3 positions

Would you support legislation to reduce US carbon emissions by 50% by 2035?

Oppose

Party InferenceNo legislation in Barrett's sponsored bills directly addresses carbon emissions or climate policy; position is inferred from his Republican party affiliation and general legislative focus on military/war powers issues with no environmental legislation present. Fact-check this →

Do you support stopping the issuance of new federal permits for oil and gas drilling on public lands and offshore waters?

Strongly Oppose

Party InferenceNo direct evidence on this specific issue in the candidate's sponsored legislation; position inferred from Republican party affiliation and general pro-energy development stance typical of GOP House members, with no legislation suggesting environmental restrictionism. Fact-check this →

Do you support legislation to reduce US carbon emissions by 50% from 2005 levels by 2035?

Oppose

Party InferenceNo direct evidence on carbon emissions legislation found in Barrett's sponsored bills, which focus on military, government operations, and transportation; position inferred from Republican Party affiliation and general conservative legislative profile, with no climate-related sponsorships. Fact-check this →

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Foreign Policy

3 positions

Would you support increasing the federal defense budget by more than 5% annually?

Oppose

Voting RecordBarrett has sponsored multiple bills focused on limiting military force authorizations and war powers (Prevent Endless Wars Act, War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act, Cold War Military Force Repeal Act), suggesting a restrained approach to military expansion, though no direct statement on defense budget levels is evident. Fact-check this →

Would you support increasing the federal defense budget by more than 5% per year above the rate of inflation?

Neutral

Party InferenceBarrett's sponsored legislation shows interest in military transparency (COVID-19 Military Mandate Transparency Act) and war powers reform (Prevent Endless Wars Act, War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act, Cold War Military Force Repeal Act), but also an authorization of force against Iran (2026 AUMF), presenting a mixed picture that does not clearly indicate a position on large defense budget increases above inflation. Fact-check this →

Would you support maintaining or increasing current levels of US foreign assistance to allied and developing nations?

Oppose

Party InferenceBarrett's sponsored legislation includes war powers reform bills (Prevent Endless Wars Act, Cold War Military Force Repeal Act, War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act) suggesting a restrained, non-interventionist foreign policy stance typical of fiscal conservatives skeptical of foreign commitments, though no direct evidence on foreign assistance specifically was found. Fact-check this →

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Gun Policy

3 positions

Would you support universal background checks for all firearm purchases in the US?

Oppose

Party InferenceNo sponsored legislation directly addresses gun policy or background checks; position is inferred from Republican party affiliation and general conservative legislative profile, as the available record focuses on military, war powers, and constitutional matters. Fact-check this →

Would you support requiring background checks for all firearm purchases in the US, including private sales and gun show transactions?

Oppose

Party InferenceNo direct evidence on universal background checks in Barrett's sponsored legislation; position inferred from his Republican affiliation and general conservative profile, with his legislation reflecting standard GOP priorities on military, religious expression, and government operations. Fact-check this →

Would you support a federal ban on the manufacture and sale of semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines to civilian buyers?

Strongly Oppose

Party InferenceNo direct evidence on this specific gun policy question in the provided record; position inferred from Republican party affiliation, sponsored legislation reaffirming conservative constitutional values, and general conservative legislative profile — a ban on semi-automatic rifles would strongly contradict the Second Amendment stance typical of Republican candidates in this mold. Fact-check this →

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Healthcare

2 positions

Would you support expanding Medicare to cover all Americans regardless of age?

Oppose

Party InferenceNo direct evidence on Medicare expansion exists in Barrett's sponsored legislation; position is inferred from his Republican Party affiliation and general conservative fiscal policy alignment, as his record focuses on military, war powers, and constitutional amendments. Fact-check this →

Would you support federal legislation requiring Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers?

Oppose

Party InferenceNo direct evidence in Barrett's sponsored legislation addresses Medicare drug price negotiation; position inferred from Republican Party alignment and general conservative opposition to government price-setting in pharmaceutical markets. Fact-check this →

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Immigration

3 positions

Would you support a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have lived in the US for more than 5 years?

Oppose

Party InferenceNo sponsored legislation directly addresses immigration pathways; position is inferred from Republican Party affiliation and general conservative alignment, as Barrett's legislative record focuses on military, war powers, and other unrelated issues. Fact-check this →

Would you support a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have lived and worked continuously in the US for more than 5 years?

Oppose

Party InferenceNo direct evidence on immigration pathway legislation in Barrett's sponsored bills, which focus on military, war powers, and general government matters; position inferred from Republican Party affiliation and general conservative alignment, with low confidence due to absence of direct immigration record. Fact-check this →

Would you support significantly increasing federal funding for border security infrastructure and personnel at the US southern border?

Support

Party InferenceNo sponsored legislation directly addresses border security funding; position inferred from Republican party affiliation and general conservative policy alignment, as Barrett's legislative record focuses on military, war powers, and postal matters rather than immigration. Fact-check this →

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Taxes

3 positions

Would you support increasing the top marginal income tax rate to 50% for income over $10 million?

Oppose

Party InferenceNo sponsored legislation directly addresses income tax rates; position is inferred from his Republican Party affiliation and general conservative fiscal orientation, as none of his sponsored bills relate to tax policy. Fact-check this →

Would you support raising the top federal income tax rate to 50% for individual income exceeding $10 million per year?

Strongly Oppose

Party InferenceNo direct evidence on this specific tax question exists in Barrett's legislative record, but as a Republican representing a conservative Michigan district, opposition to significant top-rate income tax increases is strongly inferred from party alignment; his sponsored legislation shows no tax-related activity. Fact-check this →

Would you support raising the federal corporate income tax rate from 21% to 28%?

Strongly Oppose

Party InferenceNo direct evidence on corporate tax rates found in Barrett's sponsored legislation; position inferred from his Republican affiliation and general conservative fiscal stance, as his legislative record focuses on military, government operations, and transportation topics. Fact-check this →

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Voting Rights

1 position

Would you support federal legislation requiring all states to automatically register eligible citizens to vote when they interact with government agencies?

Oppose

Party InferenceNo direct evidence on automatic voter registration found in Barrett's legislative record; as a Republican who has sponsored legislation reaffirming traditional values and constitutional conservatism, he likely opposes federal mandates on state election administration, inferred from general policy stance and party alignment. Fact-check this →