Tom Barrett

Tom Barrett, who capitalized on voter frustration over high gas prices for his 2024 Congressional win in Michigan, now faces challenges defending his record amid renewed fuel price surges.

Just years after promising affordability by advocating energy independence, Barrett finds himself on the defensive as critics, including Democrats, use rising costs to threaten his seat.

As gas prices again climb to over $4 per gallon amidst escalating global tensions, Barrett contends with pressures from Democrat Bridget Brink, who blames the Iran war for economic hardships, hoping to flip Barrett's district in the 2024 elections.