Speaker Mike Johnson talks Iran, public safety with Tom Barrett in Michigan 7th campaign stop

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 1,306

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago


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MASON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson called in air support for Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett on Wednesday as the congressman winds down his reelection campaign to Michigan’s 7th Congressional District seat — a boost he’ll need as he faces a tight race against the progressive Democratic nominee Will Lawrence.

The event, held outside the Ingham County Sheriff’s Department in Mason, featured Johnson (R-Louisiana), Barrett (R-Charlotte) and U.S. Reps. Lisa McClain (R-Bruce …

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