John James has represented Michigan’s 10th district in the U.S. House since 2023. Announced a run for Michigan Governor in April 2025; not seeking re-election.
A businessman and former military officer, James ran for the U.S. Senate in Michigan in 2018 and 2020 before winning a U.S. House seat in 2022.
James earned a bachelor’s degree from the United States Military Academy in 2004, a master’s degree from Pennsylvania State University, and an MBA from the University of Michigan; the education record also lists Ross School of Business. A businessman and former military officer, James ran for the U.S. Senate in Michigan in 2018 and 2020, losing both campaigns. James won a U.S. House seat in Michigan in 2022 and began serving in 2023, then won re-election in 2024. James withdrew from the 2026 primary for the U.S. House.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | NOT VOTING | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | NOT VOTING | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
SINCE DEC 2021 $102K through AIPAC PAC
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MOST RATEDJames used an ad and social-media posts to accuse Jocelyn Benson of associating with people who said the United States deserved 9/11.
James discussed the prospect of becoming Michigan’s first Black governor and made a promise about whom he would represent.
James accuses Jocelyn Benson of standing with the radical left, a claim the article argues is supported by her campaign associations.
The column praises James and urges readers to vote for him for Michigan governor.
James was projected to win the Republican primary and is expected to face Jocelyn Benson in the general election.
His campaign site and Facebook page no longer feature some of the images that highlighted his support for Trump.
James called for the Iran war to end quickly, though the article recounts his earlier support and votes against resolutions to end it.
James argued that Benson ignored election law, and the fact-check examines the lawsuit record behind that claim.
John James called for suspending federal and state gas taxes as fuel prices rose.
MOST RATEDJames called the 2020 election rigged after receiving Trump’s endorsement and did not answer questions about his view of the result or future certification.
The commentary questions whether James’s proposed tax credit fits with his call to eliminate Michigan’s personal income tax.
The article connects James’s past abortion positions and his campaign’s response to DeBoyer’s proposal.
MOST RATEDJames used an ad and social-media posts to accuse Jocelyn Benson of associating with people who said the United States deserved 9/11.
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