Barr declared winner in U.S. House Democratic primary

Callie Barr has won the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District, the Associated Press announced.

Barr, of Traverse City, will challenge incumbent Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, in the Nov. 3 general election.

The AP’s announcement came as results showed Barr collecting about 58.5% of the district’s Democratic vote with more than half the ballots counted. Kyle Blomquist of Iron Mountain trailed with 35.5% support while Wayne Stiles of Traverse City was showing 6%.

Bergman had 74% support against two Republican challengers.

The AP tabbed John James as winning the Republican nomination for governor in Michigan while Jocelyn Benson secured the Democratic nomination.