Governor · MI · Challenger

John James

RMIPrimary in 8d

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Primary: Aug 4, 2026 · 8d

Candidate Biography

About John James

John James is a Republican politician, businessman, and former U.S. Army officer serving as the U.S. representative for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District. He announced a campaign for governor of Michigan in the 2026 election.

Return to Values Commitments

Public accountability ledger

Issues Ledger

Civic Accountability Board

What this candidate should answer before asking for power

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Data Bill of Rights

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War-Crime Accountability

Mandatory review, reporting and support restrictions when credible evidence indicates war crimes.

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Congressional Stock Trading Ban

No trading on the people's trust.

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Citizens United Reform

Reduce corporate/election-money distortion after Citizens United.

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Universal Healthcare

Care without medical bankruptcy.

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Section 224 — U.S.–Israel Military Integration (FY27 NDAA)

Section 224 of the FY27 NDAA embeds U.S. forces into Israeli military command structures. Voters deserve to kn…

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Race

RaceMI Governor →

PrimaryAug 4, 2026

GeneralNov 3, 2026

Funding and Source Signals

Money & Influence

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#49of 128 governors

Out-raised 62% of the field

$4.5M

Raised

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Ranks in the middle of the governor money field by total raised; donor-mix and cash dimensions are not available for this record.

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State Campaign Finance

$4,492,470

Total receipts

Coverage through Mar 31, 2026

Accountability Record

In Congress / Disclosures / Field Note

In Congress

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Stock Trades / PTR

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Field Note

“A candidate asking for power should be willing to answer clear questions in public.”