Competitive Race Shaping Up for Michigan's Open 7th Congressional District Seat
- Former Democratic state Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. announces campaign for Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
- Republican Tom Barrett also announces bid for the seat.
- Michigan's 7th District was one of the most competitive House districts in 2020.
- Hertel was recruited by U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin to run for the seat.
- Slotkin's seat is highly sought after by both national parties.