Learn About the Candidates: Callie Barr

Callie Barr – Candidate for U.S. Congressional District MI-01

I am a 5th-generation Michigander and I’m running for Congress in Michigan’s 1st District. I am a proud graduate of Cheboygan High School where I met my husband, Mat. After September 11, Mat enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served two tours in Iraq. I attended Central Michigan University where I earned my bachelor’s degree in secondary education. I moved with my husband five times in 15 years, raising two girls and eventually caregiving for Mat after he suffered combat injuries, including post-traumatic stress and a traumatic brain injury.

Frustrated by the lack of support for active military members and returning veterans, I became involved in advocating for the military and their families with Blue Star Families and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers. I then went on to receive a law degree, graduating with honors from the University of Michigan Law School so I could better advocate for policy changes at the federal level. I am running for office because MI-01 deserves a representative that is from Michigan and for Michigan.

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