What party is James Michael Niemela?

James Michael Niemela was elected as a Republican; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.

Where does James Michael Niemela stand politically?

There's no published left–right score for James Michael Niemela. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

Who is James Michael Niemela? County Commissioner, District 1, Baraga County

James Michael Niemela is the County Commissioner, District 1, elected as a Republican.

In office

Office	Who holds it now
County Commissioner, District 1 · Baraga County Board of Commissioners	James Michael Niemela Republican source

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Where James Michael Niemela stands

No published left–right score. Most local officials don't have one: the academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from who donates to a campaign, and we don't guess. They were elected on a partisan ballot as a Republican.

Quick answers

Who is James Michael Niemela?: James Michael Niemela is the County Commissioner, District 1, in Baraga County, Michigan. Elected as a Republican.
What party is James Michael Niemela?: James Michael Niemela was elected as a Republican; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.
Where does James Michael Niemela stand politically?: There's no published left–right score for James Michael Niemela. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

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