01 Apr John James
John James
Representative — Michigan, District 10
Republican
Serving since 2023 (2 terms) · Born 1981
Not seeking re-election
1896
Total Votes
Total Votes
542
Nay
Nay
97
Not Voting
Not Voting
8
Present
Present
1249
Yea
Yea
Committees
Committee Assignments — 119th Congress
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Money & Influence
Top Funders — 2026 Cycle
| Committee | Type | Receipts | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL — PRE-PRIMARY | TOTAL | $21.0M | 2026-07-18 |
| Individual contributions | IND | $12.3M | 2026-07-18 |
| PAC contributions | PAC | $1.8M | 2026-07-18 |
| TOTAL — TERMINATION REPORT | TOTAL | $554K | 2025-12-23 |
| PAC contributions | PAC | $225K | 2025-12-23 |
| Individual contributions | IND | $35K | 2025-12-23 |
| Other receipts | OTHER | $10K | 2026-07-18 |
| Party committee contributions | PARTY | $5K | 2025-12-23 |
Source: openFEC
Recent Stock Trades
No STOCK Act disclosures on file in the past 180 days.
Legislative Activity
Recent Voting Record (100 shown)
| Date | Bill | Question | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | HR9340 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-16 | HR9497 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-16 | S2403 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-09-16 | HR5334 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-16 | HR9576 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-16 | HR10326 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-16 | HJRES213 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HR2978 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HR8278 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HR4646 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HR2140 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HR9500 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HJRES210 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HCONRES93 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HRES1486 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HRES1530 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HRES1530 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-14 | HR4219 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-09-14 | HR3276 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-09-03 | HR4795 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-02 | HJRES1 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-09-02 | HR1501 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-01 | HR6500 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-01 | HRES1499 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-01 | HRES1499 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-01 | HRES1498 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-01 | HR9436 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-09-01 | HR9436 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-01 | HRES1490 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-08-31 | S307 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-08-31 | S32 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-07-23 | HCONRES89 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-07-23 | HR8884 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-22 | HR7008 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-22 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-22 | HR8800 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-22 | HR7008 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-22 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-22 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-22 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-22 | HR8800 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-22 | HCONRES113 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | HRES1438 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR1118 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | HRES1438 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-21 | HR6955 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR6955 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR9770 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-20 | HR4541 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-07-20 | HR8823 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-07-16 | HR5362 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-16 | HR9237 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-14 | HRES1423 | Yea-and-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-07-14 | HRES1423 | Recorded Vote | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-07-14 | HR139 | Yea-and-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-07-14 | HR1181 | Yea-and-Nay | Not Voting | Failed |
| 2026-07-14 | HR1181 | Yea-and-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-07-13 | HR3106 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-07-13 | HR8897 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-06-30 | HRES1398 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-30 | HRES1398 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-06-30 | HCONRES108 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-06-30 | HRES1399 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-29 | HR7757 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-06-29 | HR7128 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-06-25 | HR2478 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-24 | HR7401 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-24 | HR915 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-23 | S629 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-06-23 | HR6644 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-06-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Failed | |
| 2026-06-11 | HRES1335 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-10 | HR7892 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-10 | HR8312 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-10 | HR8464 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-06-10 | HR8464 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-09 | HRES1345 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-09 | HRES1345 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
Bills Sponsored (6 bills introduced)
| Bill | Title | Latest Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR3617 | Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | 2026-02-12 |
| HJRES87 | Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine | Became Public Law No: 119-15. | 2025-06-12 |
| HJRes87 | Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine | Became Public Law No: 119-15. | 2025-06-12 |
| HJRES136 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards fo | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | 2024-09-23 |
| HJRES98 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer | The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House. | 2024-05-07 |
| HJRes98 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer | The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House. | 2024-05-07 |
Coverage
In the News (28)
Hinojosa on Trump $10M Paxton race investment: ‘I welcome the attention on Texas’ - The Hill
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa (D) embraced the new spotlight on her state brought on by the unexpectedly close Senate race between Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R). “You are running in a state Preside…
John James wins Republican primary for Michigan governor over Perry Johnson - Bridge Michigan
John James defeated Perry Johnson in Michigan's Republican gubernatorial primary. He'll face Democrat Jocelyn Benson in November.
Trump-backed candidate lands GOP nod, setting up high-stakes governor showdown - Fox News
John James topped Perry Johnson in Michigan's GOP gubernatorial primary, setting up a general election battle against Jocelyn Benson this fall.
Michigan’s GOP governor primary is getting weird - politico.com
John James has Donald Trump’s coveted endorsement and leads in the polls. Can he fight back a last-minute grassroots revolt?
Texas Senate race a toss-up: Survey - The Hill
The Texas Senate race appears to be a toss-up between state Rep. James Talarico (D) and state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), according to a new survey. The New York Times/Siena poll, released Monday, found the two candidates virtually tied at 47 percent sup…
Talarico dismisses ‘corny nicknames,’ attacks from Trump, Paxton
The Democratic candidate in Texas's U.S. Senate race, state Rep. James Talarico, brushed aside insults elevated by President Trump and his Republican opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. “I honestly get the sense that people across the spectrum, across the state are tire
Ken Paxton’s attorney in his impeachment trial endorses James Talarico in US Senate race - AP News
An attorney who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial has endorsed Paxton's Democratic opponent in the U.S. Senate race. State Rep. James Talarico on Monday drew attention to his campaign winning the endorsement of Dan Cogdell. T…
What it means to be a man is a theme in Texas Senate race as Paxton attacks Talarico
Soon after winning the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, Ken Paxton attacked Democratic nominee, state Rep. James Talarico as "too low-T for Texas," putting manhood front and center in the race.
Democrats think they can turn Texas blue with Paxton vs. Talarico Senate race
State Attorney General Ken Paxton's win in the Texas Senate primary exhilarated President Trump and the MAGA base on Tuesday night. But the victory also electrified Democrats, who say the seat is not just competitive but winnable with their candidate state Rep. James Talarico. D
Ex-Biden White House adviser: ‘Peak woke got weird’
A former Biden White House adviser said Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) was right to distance himself from his past culture war comments, saying “peak woke got weird.” “I think it’s great that Talarico is calling some of his high-net-woke comments cringe,” Yemisi Egbewole wro
Thune urges Senate GOP to 'pivot' from Cornyn, help Paxton win in Texas
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is throwing his support behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after Paxton’s primary defeat of incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R) on Tuesday. In a radio interview with Hugh Hewitt on Wednesday, Thune said maintaining the Republican Senate
Talarico: GOP voters 'whisper' support for him 'like they're in ... witness protection'
Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) said Tuesday that his campaign for Senate is attracting some support from previous President Trump voters who are becoming more disillusioned with the president’s policies, saying they whisper to him at rallies “like they’re in the witness prot
Talarico says Paxton is "clipping my cringey comments to distract from his career of corruption" - CBS News
Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State, concedes some past statements during debates over transgender policy "missed the mark."
Crockett scores proxy win over Talarico in House race
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) scored a proxy win in Tuesday’s Texas primary runoffs over state Rep. James Talarico, who beat her out in the initial Democratic race for Senate. Former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas), endorsed by Crockett, won Tuesday's runoff for a Dallas-area Hous
Live results: Polls close in Texas as Paxton, Cornyn duke it out
The polls are now closed in Texas, where Sen. John Cornyn (R) and state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) are duking it out for the GOP nod in the Lone Star State's marquee Senate race. The winner in Tuesday's election will face off against Democrat James Talarico, a state lawmak
Cornyn won't commit to backing Paxton if Trump-endorsed AG wins primary
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Sunday would not commit to backing Trump-endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) if he wins the upcoming Texas Republican Senate runoff election to face Democrat James Talarico in November. NewsNation's Chris Stirewalt asked Cornyn on "The Hill Sund
Comer launches investigation into prediction markets insider trading
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) launched an investigation Friday into prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket to determine whether their users are using nonpublic or classified information to engage in insider trading. Comer sen
Live updates: Trump to announce Texas Senate endorsement; Blanche says 'anybody' can apply to compensation fund
President Trump on Tuesday said later in the day he plans to reveal which Republican candidate he'll endorse in the Texas Senate primary between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. The two GOP candidates will meet in a runoff next Tuesday, with the winner facing off
Cornyn, Paxton in dead heat with Talarico as early voting begins for Texas Senate GOP runoff: Poll
The winner of the GOP runoff in the Texas Senate race between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton faces a closely contested matchup against Democratic nominee James Talarico, according to a new poll from the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Cent
Comer says he's planning on running for governor
Kentucky Rep. James Comer (R) signaled this week that he intends to run for governor in the Bluegrass State next year. “I plan on running for governor in 2027,” he told local outlet The Daily Independent on Thursday. “It’s not official yet; it will probably be official somewher
South Carolina Republicans block plan to eliminate Clyburn’s House seat - The Washington Post
Rep. James E. Clyburn has long been a power broker in the Democratic Party. A state Senate leader had warned that a new map could backfire for the GOP.
Obama backs Talarico in Texas
Former President Obama on Tuesday met with Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) in the Lone Star State to support his Senate campaign. The former president met with Talarico and Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who is running for Texas governor, at a taco shop in Austin, acco
Comer requests sit-down with former JPMorgan banker in Epstein probe
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) on Monday asked former JPMorgan Chase executive Jes Staley to sit for an interview with the panel as part of its probe into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Comer wrote in a letter to Staley, “D
Democrats urge Comer to subpoena prediction markets over suspicious trades
A group of seven Democrats sent a letter on Monday to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-K.Y.), asking him to issue subpoenas pursuant to an investigation into “suspicious” trades on prediction markets relating to the war with Iran. Democratic R
Minneapolis man who attacked Ilhan Omar pleads guilty
A Minneapolis man on Thursday pleaded guilty to attacking Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) with a syringe filled with vinegar during a town hall in January. Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, faces a maximum term of 96 months in prison but could be behind bars for between four and 14 months
Minneapolis man pleads guilty to syringe attack against Rep. Ilhan Omar - NBC News
Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, of Minneapolis, was arrested Jan. 27 after he charged a stage where Omar was speaking at a town hall.
Clyburn rips South Carolina redistricting push: 'We cannot let them succeed'
Rep. James Clyburn, the lone Democrat representing South Carolina in the House, on Thursday ripped a push among Palmetto State Republicans to redraw their district lines amid pressure from President Trump. “Republicans in the South Carolina state legislature began the process of
James leading GOP gubernatorial primary in Michigan: Survey
U.S. Rep. John James (R-Mich.) is the leading Republican candidate in Michigan’s gubernatorial primary race, according to new polling. Glengariff Group, Inc. published new polling data for the race on Tuesday from likely GOP primary voters in the state. James garnered 37 percent
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