John James
R · Michigan · 2026Running for Governor, Michigan
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Require financial disclosure and end FOIA exemptions for state officials
- Phase out the state income tax
- Set a goal of first-in-the-nation education outcomes with phonics-based literacy
Biography
John James is the Republican nominee for Michigan governor and the U.S. representative for Michigan's 10th district, a West Point graduate, combat veteran and businessman. He took about 50% of the August 4 Republican vote in a four-way field. His campaign platform, which he calls the Freedom Agenda, centers on an anti-corruption package, a phased elimination of the state income tax, education reform, a parents' bill of rights, and a health plan built around price transparency and direct primary care.
Key voting record
- Voted yes on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax-and-spending package, which passed the House 218-214 in July 2025. Supported
- Voted yes on the Laken Riley Act, expanding federal detention of certain immigrants charged with theft or violent crimes, which passed the House 263-156 in January 2025. Supported
Record in office
- Has represented Michigan's 10th district since 2023 after two U.S. Senate runs.
On the ballot
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