Former state Sen. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) appears to have prevailed over former state Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-East Lansing) in the early hours of Wednesday, as Hertel has conceded the 7th Congressional District race.

GOP former state Sen. Tom Barrett was ahead of former Democratic state Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. in a race that could determine control of the U.S. House

Tom Barrett flipped Michigan's competitive 7th Congressional District from blue to red, besting Democrat Curtis Hertel in Tuesday's election. With an estimated 98% of the vote in, Barret had received 50% of the vote while Hertel trailed with 47%.

The winner will take over the seat being vacated by Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin, who is running against former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in the open U.S. Senate race to replace longtime Democratic incumbent Debbie Stabenow.

Republican Tom Barrett won the Michigan House seat held by Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin, an important victory for Republicans who said the district was key to their goal of keeping control of the House.

Michigan’s 7th and 8th congressional district races remained too close to call Tuesday night. Republican Tom Barrett led Democrat Curtis Hertel 55.8% to 41% around 11:30 p.m. Eastern with 48% of votes counted.