Republican Tom Barrett emerged victorious in the election for a U.S. House seat in Michigan on Wednesday, successfully flipping a district that was previously held by a Democrat. This win comes two years after Barrett was defeated by Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin in a prominent House race. This time, Barrett bested Democrat Curtis Hertel to secure Slotkin’s former position. Slotkin opted to run for a U.S. Senate seat this year instead of seeking re-election.

Although the district has solid Democratic bases, particularly in the Lansing region, it also encompasses Republican-leaning areas such as Livingston and Shiawassee. This mix has made it an appealing target for national Republican efforts aimed at maintaining their majority in the House of Representatives. The victory for Barrett was officially called by election officials at 4:05 a.m. EST, marking a significant shift in the political landscape of the area.