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John James (Michigan politician)
American politician and businessman (born 1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Edward James (born June 8, 1981) is an American politician, businessman, and veteran serving as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 10th congressional district since 2023.[1][2] A member of the Republican Party, he was its nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018 and 2020.[3]
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John James | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 10th district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Lisa McClain (redistricted) |
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Born | John Edward James (1981-06-08) June 8, 1981 (age 43) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Elizabeth James |
Children | 3 |
Education | |
Website | House website |
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Years of service | 2004–2012 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Iraq War |
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In 2022, James declared his candidacy in Michigan's redrawn 10th congressional district. He defeated Democratic nominee Carl Marlinga by a narrow margin.