John James
U.S. House · MI-10 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · MI-10
Biography
Overview
John James is a Republican U.S. Representative from Michigan's 10th congressional district, serving since 2023. A former Army officer who served as an AH-64 Apache pilot with multiple tours in Iraq, James has a background in supply chain management and business. He is a West Point graduate and holds an MBA from University of Michigan. James previously ran for U.S. Senate in 2018 and 2020 before being elected to the House in 2022.
Career
James was elected to the House in 2022 with 51% of the vote against Democrat Carl Marlinga and re-elected in 2024 with 51.1% in a rematch. He has sponsored 18 bills during the current Congress, many in committee. Key legislative focuses include supply chain security, energy reliability, housing affordability, healthcare price transparency, child safety in schools, and veterans' education. He also announced his candidacy for Michigan governor on April 7, 2025.
Prior political experience
James won the 2022 House general election in Michigan's 10th congressional district against Democrat Carl Marlinga, receiving 51% of the vote. He was re-elected in 2024 in a rematch against Marlinga with 51.1% of the vote. James previously ran for U.S. Senate in 2018, winning the Republican primary with 55% before losing to incumbent Democrat Debbie Stabenow 52.3% to 45.8% in the general election. He ran again for Senate in 2020, losing to Democrat Gary Peters by 1.7% after initially refusing to concede and challenging the election results.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
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Start a campaign targeting John JamesOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | U.S. House MI-10 | 2025–present | In progress | John James | — |
| 1st | U.S. House MI-10 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Lisa C. McClain | John James |
Committee assignments
- Commerce, Manufacturing, and TradeHouse· 2025–present
- EnergyHouse· 2025–present
- HealthHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8140
Money Where Our Mouths Are Act
Mar 27, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7904
Protecting America’s Working Dogs Act of 2026
Mar 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6964
To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to include school security as an element of the National Security Strategy, and for other purposes.
Jan 7, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6965
IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act
Jan 7, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6932
IDEAL Act
Dec 26, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6396
Kid PROOF Act of 2025
Dec 3, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6264
Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025
Nov 21, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5851
Keep America Flying Act of 2026
Oct 28, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5582
Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
Sep 26, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3617
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act
May 29, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 7932
HONOR Gold Star Families Act
Mar 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7296
SAVE America Act
Jan 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7257
SECURE Grid Act
Jan 27, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
Jan 12, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 6835
Veterans STAND Act
Dec 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6766
Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
Dec 16, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6312
Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Act of 2025
Nov 25, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5789
Donald J. Trump Congressional Gold Medal Act
Oct 17, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5401
Pay Our Troops Act of 2026
Sep 16, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5398
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act of 2026
Sep 16, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. Senate MI Class 1 | Lost | 45.37% |
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