Michigan 7 is a Toss Up

7th district
Incumbent: Tim Walberg (R)
1st term (50 percent)
Outlook: Tossup

Walberg, a freshman who barely won his seat against a Democratic nobody in 2006, just does not like to raise money — that much is apparent by his fundraising totals. But he once again has the help of the Club for Growth this cycle, aiding his chances for re-election.

State Sen. Mark Schauer (D) initially declined to run for the seat, but later changed his mind. So far, he’s proved to be a good fundraiser who finds a way to win in GOP districts. He’s outraised Walberg significantly in the past two financial quarters, and Democrats are excited about his prospects.

While the district naturally leans Republican, Walberg has yet to erase doubts about whether he can win a second term. Meanwhile, it seems Schauer is only building momentum, as this district has become Democrats’ best opportunity to pick up a seat in the Wolverine State.