Vulnerable Michigan incumbents in Congress post strong quarterly fundraising hauls

Washington ― Michigan's most targeted incumbents in the U.S. House posted some of the delegation's largest fundraising hauls Tuesday — both freshman lawmakers in their first six months on the job.

Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett of Charlotte, who flipped a mid-Michigan seat from Democratic control last fall, reported a haul of just over $1 million and cash reserves of nearly $1.5 million, according to his fundraising report for the second quarter.

Three high-profile Democrats are vying to take on Barrett next year. Among them is former Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink, whose campaign reported raising about $503,000 in two weeks ― the highest total among first-time candidates running in districts targeted by national Democrats, according to a tally by the National Journal. Brink's fundraising includes $20,000 in personal loans to her campaign.

Democratic Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet of Bay City, who represents a Trump-won district in the Tri-Cities region, raised nearly $800,300 and finished with $1.26 million cash on hand as of June 30. Her first GOP challenger, Amir Hassan of Flint, launched his campaign Monday and hasn't reported any fundraising yet.



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