How much does Tom Barrett spend on office expenses?

Tom Barrett has spent $1,549,166 in taxpayer-funded office expenses year-to-date (through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025), including staff compensation, rent and utilities, travel, and other services. The full breakdown with top vendor recipients is available on this profile's Finance tab.

Where does Tom Barrett's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (69.3%) and Printing (11.4%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did Tom Barrett win their last election?

Tom Barrett won the 2024 general election with 50.3% of the vote (226,722 votes), winning by a margin of 3.7 points against 2 opponents.

When is Tom Barrett up for re-election?

Tom Barrett is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 1 term in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Tom Barrett's current election status?

Tom Barrett's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has Tom Barrett raised?

According to FEC filings, Tom Barrett has raised $3,783,617 in campaign funds, spent $1,610,412, and has $2,195,305 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.

WTF

Tom Barrett

Republican U.S. House • Michigan 07 · Michigan 07

State: Michigan
Phone: (202) 225-4872
Salary: $174,000/year
Tenure: 1 year, 3 months

238

Recorded Votes

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

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Tom Barrett is a Republican Representative representing Michigan's 7th District in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). In office for 1 year, 3 months, they have cast 238 recorded votes, seen 53 measures become law, and sponsored 24 bills. They won their 2024 election with 50.3% of the vote, a 3.7-point margin. Their office has spent $1,549,166 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.

238 Votes 53 Laws 24 Bills Sponsored 50.3% 2024 Win 1 Term 2026 Re-election

How congressional sessions work

Each numbered Congress spans two calendar years and is divided into two sessions: the first session (odd-numbered year, e.g., 2025) and the second session (even-numbered year, e.g., 2026). Modern Congresses begin on January 3 of odd-numbered years and end on January 3 two years later, unless a law sets a different date. The House is elected every two years, while Senators serve six-year terms staggered so that roughly one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years.

119-hr1834 2025-03-04 House

Breaking the Gridlock Act

Committee Nay

119-hr504 2025-01-16 House

Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act

Became Law Nay

119-hr131 2025-01-03 House

Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act

Became Law Nay

119-hr4776 2025-07-25 House

SPEED Act

Committee Nay

119-hr1366 2025-02-14 House

Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025

Committee Nay

119-hr845 2025-01-31 House

Pet and Livestock Protection Act of 2025

Committee Nay

119-hr498 2025-01-16 House

Do No Harm in Medicaid Act

Committee Nay

119-hr6703 2025-12-15 House

Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act

Committee Nay

119-hr3616 2025-05-29 House

Reliable Power Act

Committee Yea

119-hr3492 2025-05-19 House

Protect Childrenâs Innocence Act of 2025

Committee Nay

119-hr4371 2025-07-14 House

Kayla Hamilton Act

Committee Nay

119-hr3632 2025-05-29 House

Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025

Became Law Nay

119-hr3187 2025-05-05 House

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas, and for other purposes.

Became Law Yea

119-hr3668 2025-06-02 House

Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act

Became Law Nay

119-hres939 2025-12-10 House

Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Committee Yea

119-hr3898 2025-06-11 House

PERMIT Act

Committee Nay

119-hr3638 2025-05-29 House

Electric Supply Chain Act

Committee Yea

119-hr3628 2025-05-29 House

State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act

Committee Yea

119-hr3383 2025-05-14 House

Increasing Investor Opportunities Act

Committee Yea

119-hr2550 2025-04-01 House

Protect America's Workforce Act

Committee Nay

Election History

Regular Election Up for Re-election 2026 1 term served

50.3% 226,722 votes

Won by 3.7 points

Curtis Hertel (D) 46.6% 209,959

L. Rachel Dailey (L) 3.2% 14,231

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Current Election Status

Current Term Ends January 3, 2027

Term Length 2 years (all House seats)

Next Election November 3, 2026

Status Up for Re-election 2026

Campaign Finance (FEC)

$3,783,617

Total Raised

$1,610,412

Total Spent

$2,195,305

Cash on Hand

$8,724

Debts Owed

Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: H2MI07123 · Through 12/31/2025 · 2026 Cycle

Taxpayer-Funded Office Spending (MRA)

$1,549,166

Total spent year to date

Through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025

$129,097/mo $4,244/day

Staff Compensation 69.3%

$1,074,023

Printing 11.4%

$176,226

Rent & Utilities 5.5%

$84,438

Travel 4.1%

$63,469

Franked Mail 4.1%

$63,309

Supplies 3.2%

$49,999

Other Services 1.6%

$25,134

Equipment 0.8%

$12,568

Top Recipients This Quarter

Vonende Kyle J. Staff $53,333

United States Postal Service Franked Mail $33,174

Conklin Elisabeth J. Staff $32,042

Impact Franking LLC Printing $30,151

Kammerlocher Ashlyn K. Staff $27,917

Source: House Statement of Disbursements · Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025

Financial Transparency

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House Financial Disclosures Annual reports & stock transaction filings

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OpenSecrets Profile Campaign donors, lobbying, & outside spending

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What The Facts Score

Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.

District Disconnect

Institutional Tilt

Sponsor Contradiction

100

Ghost Voting

Anomaly Complicity

Did You Know?

sponsor contradiction

Tom Barrett co-sponsors Agriculture legislation but voted No on 119-hr3898, which covers the same subject area.

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Institutional Tilt

119-hres426
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hres5
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hres377
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hjres75
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hres1095
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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Sponsor Contradiction

119-hr3898 — PERMIT Act NO
Sponsors Agriculture bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

119-hr6703 — Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act NO
Sponsors Healthcare bills but voted NO on this one

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119-hr845 — Pet and Livestock Protection Act of 2025 NO
Sponsors Environment bills but voted NO on this one

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119-hr3617 — Securing Americaâs Critical Minerals Supply Act NO
Sponsors Technology bills but voted NO on this one

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119-hr1366 — Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025 NO
Sponsors Environment bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

Methodology: The WTF Score is computed from five equally-party-neutral pillars: District Disconnect (30%), Institutional Tilt (25%), Sponsor Contradiction (20%), Ghost Voting (15%), and Anomaly Complicity (10%). Each uses only public government data. Full methodology →

Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy