Eaton County voters have chosen a different state Representative in four straight elections. Rick Jones won his last House term in 2008; fellow Republican Deb Shaughnessy won in 2010; she lost her re-election bid in 2012 to Democrat Theresa Abed; and a few weeks ago, Abed lost her shot at another term to Republican Tom Barrett of Potterville.Barrett is a young newcomer to the political scene. He’s 33 years old, and he had to take time off from his state of Michigan job to run his campaign. Barrett’s work background is primarily military.
Current State’s Scott Pohl talked with Barrett this week about his life, his campaign, and his plans for the future.
