John James (Michigan politician)
John Edward James (born June 8, 1981) is an American businessman and politician who is the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 10th congressional district since 2023.[3][4]
John James | |
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 Official photo, 2023 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 10th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Andy Levin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Edward James 8 June 1981 (aged 44) Southfield, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth James |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | |
| Website | Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 2004–2012 |
| Rank |  Captain[2] |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards | |
James ran as the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate elections in Michigan in 2018 and 2020, losing the elections to Democratic incumbents Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters.[5]
In April 2025, James announced his candidacy for governor of Michigan in the 2026 election.[6]
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James with Donald Trump at the White House in September 2018
James and other members of the US Congress with Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel, November 12, 2023
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References
- ↑ Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (March 5, 2014). "John James to Lead Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Board". Press release. https://www.michigan.gov/dmva/0,9665,7-402--323271--,00.html. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
- ↑ Gibbons, Lauren (July 18, 2017). "Detroit Businessman John E. James Exploring Run for U.S. Senate". MLive. Booth Michigan. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
- ↑ Spangler, Todd (January 31, 2022). "John James enters race for Congress after 2 unsuccessful runs for Senate". Detroit Free Press. https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/01/31/john-james-congress/9282514002/. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- ↑ "Michigan 10th Congressional District Election Results" (in en-US). The New York Times. 2022-11-08. . https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/11/08/us/elections/results-michigan-us-house-district-10.html. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
- ↑ Ehley, Brianna (November 4, 2020). Gary Peters Wins Reelection in Michigan. https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/04/michigan-senate-election-results-2020-433579.
- ↑ Powers, Sara (April 7, 2025). "Rep. John James announces run for Michigan governor". ClickOnDetroit. Detroit: WDIV-TV. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
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