John James

Republican Representative of Michigan's 10th district

Representative
Michigan, district 10
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025
Representative
Michigan, district 10
January 3, 2025 - January 3, 2027

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@RepJames

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June 8, 1981 (43 years old)

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American politician, businessman, and veteran
Served as a U.S. representative since 2023
Was the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018 and 2020
Born and raised in Michigan
Graduated from the United States Military Academy in 2004
Served eight years in the Army, including tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom as an AH-64 Apache pilot
Attended Ranger School and became Ranger-tabbed as a Captain
Holds a master’s degree in supply chain management and an MBA
Joined James Group International in 2012, becoming president and CEO of its subsidiary
Named in Detroit Business Journal’s 30 in their 30s of 2012 and Michigan Chronicle’s 40 under 40 of 2014
Served on several boards related to mobility, supply development, and workforce development
Ran for U.S. Senate in 2018, endorsed by President Donald Trump, but was defeated
Considered for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations but was not nominated
Ran for U.S. Senate again in 2020, closely contested but ultimately conceded
Pledged to donate 5% of his campaign contributions to charity in 2020
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022
Member of several committees, including Transportation and Infrastructure, Foreign Affairs, Education and Workforce, and Energy and Commerce
Describes himself as pro-life, pro-second amendment, and pro-business
Opposes the death penalty and does not believe in firing workers due to their sexual orientation
Supports repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act
Supported Ted Cruz in the 2016 primaries but later became a Trump supporter
Married with three sons
Has expressed concerns about police treatment based on personal experiences
Holds a non-denominational Christian faith