James, John

John James represents Michigan's 10th congressional district in the House, having won election in 2022 and re-election in 2024. Born in 1981, he brings experience as a businessman and former military officer to his role in Congress. In April 2025, he announced his candidacy for Michigan governor in 2026. James previously ran for statewide office, seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in both 2018 and 2020, though he was unsuccessful in both general elections.

In the House, James serves on the Committee on Energy and Commerce, with assignments to the Subcommittees on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade; Energy; and Health. His legislative focus reflects these committee responsibilities, with sponsored bills addressing school safety, worker protections, and technology regulation. He has introduced 54 bills during his tenure, including the Protecting America's Working Dogs Act of 2026 and the IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act.

James has demonstrated significant fundraising capability throughout his political career. During his 2020 Senate campaign, his committee raised approximately 46.12 million dollars in total contributions and donated more than 2.36 million dollars to charities, fulfilling a pledge to contribute 5 percent of campaign funds to charitable causes. Following the 2020 election, he initially contested the results before conceding in November 2020.