John James

Republican · Candidate for Michigan Governor · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Slightly right, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). House roll-call votes, 119th Congress.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately right.

AI read of their current public record: strongly right.

Issue by issue

AbortionStrongly right
GunsStrongly right
Health careStrongly right

AI-estimated from their own website and Wikipedia article, only where they state a position.

Voting record in Congress

In the House (119th Congress, 674 votes): missed 9.9% of votes, voted with their party 97.1% of the time.

Sponsored 28 bills (1 became law), mostly on health, armed forces and national security, education.

Source: Voteview.

Endorsements

Endorsed by Donald Trump (source).

  • Executive branch officials: Donald Trump
  • U.S. representatives: Jack Bergman, Lisa McClain
  • Statewide officials: Mike Cox
  • State legislators: Jon Bumstead, Jay DeBoyer, Parker Fairbairn, Matt Hall, Roger Hauck, Tom Leonard and 4 more
  • Local officials: Mike Murphy, William Federspiel
  • Individuals: Ted Nugent, Kid Rock
  • Organizations: Americans for Prosperity Michigan, Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Farm Bureau
  • Newspapers: Detroit Free Press

More about John James

Campaign website · Wikipedia · Ballotpedia

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