Tom Barrett (Michigan politician)
Tom Barrett | |
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| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Rick Jones |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 71st district | |
| In office January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Theresa Abed |
| Succeeded by | Angela Witwer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 30, 1981 Southfield, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ashley (m. 2008) |
| Residence | Potterville, Michigan |
| Alma mater | Western Michigan University (B.A., political science) |
| Website | Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Army National Guard |
| Years of service | 1999-present |
| Rank | Chief Warrant Officer 2 |
| Unit | Company B, 1-112th Aviation, 3-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Grand Ledge |
| Battles/wars | Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom |
Thomas M. Barrett[1] (born April 30, 1981) is a Republican member of the Michigan Senate who was elected in 2018 to the 24th district. Previously he served in the Michigan House of Representatives, where he was elected in 2014 by defeating the incumbent, Democrat Theresa Abed.[2][3]
Prior to his election to the House, Barrett served as a liaison from the Michigan Department of Treasury to the Governor's office.[4]
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 19 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.[5]
Barrett graduated from Western Michigan University earning a bachelor's degree in Political science.[6]
Election history
Barrett was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2014, narrowly beating Democratic incumbent Theresa Abed.[7]
Barrett won re-election in 2016, defeating Theresa Abed, again. Barrett garnered 54% of the vote to Abed's 43% and Libertarian Marc Lord's 3%.[8]
Career
Barrett has been a vocal critic of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's handing of the COVID-19 pandemic, and sponsored Senate Bill 858 in the state senate. This bill sought to regulate the governor's state of emergency powers, which she exercised in handling the pandemic. On July 31, 2020, Barrett tested positive for the coronavirus. These test results necessitated the cancelling of meetings of both the state house and senate, and allowed for persons who had recent contact with Barrett to quarantine for two weeks.[9][10]
References
- ^ "Michigan Committee Statement of Organization". Michigan Secretary of State. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
- ^ "2014 Official Michigan General Election Results". Michigan.gov. State of Michigan. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
- ^ "Michigan 71st District State House Results: Tom Barrett Wins". Retrieved 2017-01-30.
- ^ About Tom | Tom for Michigan
- ^ http://gophouse.org. "Tom Barrett, District 71 - Michigan House Republicans". Michigan House Republicans. Retrieved 2017-09-03.
{{cite news}}: External link in|last= - ^ http://gophouse.org. "Tom Barrett, District 71 - Michigan House Republicans". Michigan House Republicans. Retrieved 2017-09-03.
{{cite news}}: External link in|last= - ^ "2014 Live Michigan election results: State House Districts 1-110". MLive.com. Retrieved 2017-09-03.
- ^ "2016 Michigan Official General Election Results - 11/08/2016". miboecfr.nictusa.com. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
- ^ "Republican Michigan senator critical of Gretchen Whitmer tests positive for COVID-19". The Detroit News. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ "State Senate mulling rare Saturday session to meet quarantine requirement after GOP senator tested positive". Mlive. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
External links
- Tom Barrett, District 71 - Michigan House Republicans Website
- Tom Barrett for State Representative - Campaign Website
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