Callie Barr
A Military Spouse Who Understands the Cost of Service
Callie was born and raised in Traverse City and Cheboygan. Her family roots in Michigan go back five generations. After September 11, Callie’s high school sweetheart, Matt, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Over 15 years, their family moved five times while raising two young daughters. When Matt came home with combat injuries, including post-traumatic stress and a traumatic brain injury, Callie became his primary caregiver and advocate. That experience changed the direction of her life, leading her from the classroom to veterans advocacy, law school, and a career fighting for service members and their families.
Fighting for an Affordable Life for Michiganders
Families across MI-01 are working hard but still getting squeezed by rising costs. Callie is focused on the basics families talk about around the kitchen table: a home they can afford, work that pays, food on the table, and care close to home. In Congress, Callie will fight to lower costs, protect good-paying local jobs, and ensure families can afford housing, healthcare, groceries, and other necessities. She will support the farmers, growers, builders, makers, and small-business owners who keep local economies moving. As a military caregiver and veterans advocate, Callie will work to fully fund the Department of Veterans Affairs, protect the benefits service members have earned, and support the families providing care every day.
Callie is Putting MI-01 on the Map
Michigan’s 1st Congressional District is competitive this cycle because Callie Barr is the kind of strong, deeply rooted candidate who can put this seat in play. Rep. Jack Bergman has failed to deliver for the people he represents, leaving communities across the district behind. Callie offers voters a clear alternative: a leader who knows these communities, understands what families are up against, and will fight to make life more affordable. With Callie on the ballot, Democrats have a real opportunity to flip this difficult but critical seat in November.