U.S. Representative
John James
Michigan District 10
RepublicanConservative
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Voting Profile
Legislative Record
Most Active Policy Areas
#1 healthcare
17
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Ideology Spectrum
0.31Conservative
John James is a conservative Republican whose voting record places him somewhat more moderate than the average House Republican. His NOMINATE score of 0.314 indicates conservative positions while showing some deviation from the more conservative wing of his party.
LiberalModerateConservative
Republican avg
More liberal than the average Republican (0.52)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
Category Breakdown
17
total votes analyzed
Overview
John James is a first-term Republican Representative from Michigan who entered Congress in January 2023. As a relatively new member, his voting record is still developing with only 17 votes on record for analysis. His voting pattern shows strong alignment with Republican procedural positions, consistently voting for previous question motions and party-backed resolutions. His 100% support rate on budget and defense votes suggests traditional conservative priorities in fiscal and military matters. James has shown particular activity in healthcare-related legislation, with 11 votes in this category and a 73% 'yea' rate. This level of engagement may reflect constituent priorities in Michigan or personal policy interests. His position as more moderate than the average Republican could indicate willingness to consider pragmatic solutions on certain issues.
Key Positions
- •Consistent support for Republican procedural motions in the House
- •Strong support for defense-related legislation (100% yea)
- •Active engagement on healthcare policy matters
- •Support for budget measures aligned with party positions
By Policy Area
Healthcare11
73% yea27% nay
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Campaign Finance
Follow the Money
Includes all authorized campaign committees (principal committee, joint fundraising, and other authorized committees). Outside spending by Super PACs and independent groups is shown separately below. Verify on FEC.gov →
Career: $17.1M
Fundraising Over Time
Raised per election cycleSpent
Contribution Sources
Individual$35K
13%
PAC / Committees$225K
85%
Party Committee$5K
2%
Individual Breakdown
Itemized (>$200)
$13K
Small Dollar (<$200)
$22K
Donation Sizes
Under $200
$73K · 17%
$200 – 499
$12K · 3%
$500 – 999
$40K · 9%
$1,000 – 1,999
$61K · 14%
$2,000+
$247K · 57%
Share of individual contribution dollars by donation size, current election cycle.
Where the Money Comes From
In-state (MI)$30K · 7%
Out-of-state$381K · 93%
Itemized individual contributions only (donations over $200 report the donor's state). Small-dollar donations are not included because the FEC does not itemize them.
FL
$104K
TX
$55K
LA
$45K
NY
$32K
CA
$31K
MI
$30K
CT
$12K
UT
$12K
Top Contributors
Top Contributing Industries
Top Donor Employers
RETIRED$130K
SELF EMPLOYED$32K
HOMEMAKER$10K
PERFOMANCE CONTRACTORS INC.$7K
MOUNTAIRE CORPORATION$7K
C3.AI$7K
SILVER EAGLE BEVERAGES$7K
INVEMED$7K
MIDLAND ENERGY$7K
WPR DEVELOPMENT CO$7K
ENERGY TRANSFER COMPANY$7K
FOUNDERS FUND$7K
Employer as self-reported by itemized donors. “Not Employed” and “Self-Employed” typically rank highest for small-dollar campaigns and include retirees.
Where the Money Goes
Spending by Purpose
Other / Uncategorized
$1.1M
Refunds
$129K
Administrative
$38K
Contributions
$28K
Fundraising
$17K
Transfers
$2K
Purpose categories are self-reported on FEC filings; large “Other” totals are common.
Top Payees
1.$788K
JOHN JAMES FOR MI
2.$59K
AMERICAN EXPRESS
3.$57K
CROSBY OTTENHOFF GROUP
4.$50K
SANDLER & ASSOCIATES
5.$26K
ONMESSAGE INC
6.$24K
THE LS GROUP INC.
7.$22K
DICKINSON WRIGHT PLLC
8.$19K
CMDI
Detailed Breakdown
Expenditures
Operating Costs
$332K
Operating Offsets
$2K
Net Operating
$330K
Transfers
Transfers Out
$2K
Refunds
Individual Refunds
$105K
Committee Refunds
$24K
Outside Spending (Super PACs)
Supporting
$2.1M
Opposing
$15.4M
Total Outside Spending
$17.4M
Top Outside Spenders
01
$13.5MHMP
-$13.5M
02
$1.5MEDF ACTION VOTES
-$1.5M
03
$770KAMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION
+$770K
04
$409KAMERICA PAC
+$409K
05
$389KOPPORTUNITY MATTERS FUND, INC.
+$389K
06
$285KLCV VICTORY FUND
-$285K
07
$110KNRDC ACTION VOTES
-$110K
08
$99KWITH HONOR FUND II, INC.
+$99K
Independent expenditures are made without coordination with the candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E filings.
Coverage: 1/1/2025 – 12/23/2025FEC: H2MI10150Updated: 8/12/2026Source: FEC.gov (all authorized committees)
Voting Record
Congressional Votes
14 votes across 4 categories