MI-07, MI-10: Barrett's seat a top target to flip in 2026, James' gubernatorial bid opens opportunity
In the wake of the 2025 election, where Democrats swept seats from gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, to state legislature special elections in Mississippi, leaders on both sides of the aisle are vying for control of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026.
For Democrats, two seats in Michigan — the 7th District and the 10th District — could mark chances for big pickups in Michigan. Meanwhile, for Republicans, the 8th District, though it has stayed with the Democrats since 2018, would be the most likely seat for them to flip.
The midterm elections are expected to be, in many ways, a referendum on President Donald Trump — some saw the 2025 results as a sweeping show of disapproval, and current polling from Reuters shows the same, with his approval rating sitting at 38 percent.
Michigan’s 7th Congressional District is expected to be one of the more competitive House races in 2026 — the seat has flipped in the last two elections, and is seen by many on both sides of the aisle as a key seat to hold for a majority in the House.
https://michiganadvance.com/2025/11/25/barretts-seat-a-top-target-to-flip-in-2026-james-gubernatorial-bid-opens-opportunity/