Who Is Running in Michigan Congressional District 10th in 2026?
Last updated: February 28, 2026
John James
(Incumbent)Economy
HighJohn James lists affordability as a top priority for his campaign. He promises a reduction in regulations on businesses and a focus on supporting kids and families in education. Additionally, he opposes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within government.
Immigration
LowJohn James has supported several pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening border security and immigration enforcement. He voted to support the Secure the Border Act, which includes measures to address asylum system abuse and mandates border wall construction. He also backed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act and the Equal Representation Act, which would require proof of citizenship for voting and exclude non-citizens from census-based apportionment, respectively. His Heritage Action scorecard shows a 60% session and lifetime score.
Healthcare
HighJohn James voted against extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies in 2026, criticizing them as "COVID-era Obamacare handouts" that benefit insurers and lead to spiked premiums. He advocates for price transparency to achieve cheaper, better healthcare for all Americans. Additionally, James sponsored the Sickle Cell Disease Research Reauthorization Act, which passed the House to ensure continued funding for research into the disease.
Democratic Candidate
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| Issue | John James |
|---|---|
| Economy | John James lists affordability as a top priority for his campaign. He promises a reduction in regulations on businesses and a focus on supporting kids and families in education. Additionally, he opposes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within government. High |
| Immigration | John James has supported several pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening border security and immigration enforcement. He voted to support the Secure the Border Act, which includes measures to address asylum system abuse and mandates border wall construction. He also backed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act and the Equal Representation Act, which would require proof of citizenship for voting and exclude non-citizens from census-based apportionment, respectively. His Heritage Action scorecard shows a 60% session and lifetime score. Low |
| Healthcare | John James voted against extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies in 2026, criticizing them as "COVID-era Obamacare handouts" that benefit insurers and lead to spiked premiums. He advocates for price transparency to achieve cheaper, better healthcare for all Americans. Additionally, James sponsored the Sickle Cell Disease Research Reauthorization Act, which passed the House to ensure continued funding for research into the disease. High |
| Climate & Energy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | John James has stated he is "100% pro-life" and previously compared abortion to "genocide," citing a desire to be a "good and faithful servant." He voted against codifying federal abortion rights in 2023 and supported the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. While he formerly opposed exceptions for rape and incest, he now supports these exceptions, alongside the life of the mother, and indicates respect for state-level decisions on abortion. High |
| Foreign Policy | Candidate John James introduced and passed the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act, which aims to strengthen U.S. energy supply chains and support the defense industrial base. He also supported the Warrant requirement amendment to H.R. 7888, seeking to reform federal intelligence authorities and protect Americans' constitutional rights. James voted for a funding resolution to ensure government operations, stating that troops went unpaid during a shutdown. High |
| Education | John James advocates for parental authority in education, proposing a "bill of rights" for Michigan parents to direct their children's care and education, including public curriculum posting. He also re-introduced a bipartisan school safety legislative package in Congress in January 2026, which includes a tax credit for gun safe purchases. James asserts that decisions regarding public, private, charter, or home schooling should rest with parents, not the government. High |
| Gun Policy | John James introduced a school safety legislative package in January 2026, which includes the IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act. This bill proposes a $300 tax credit for parents or guardians to purchase gun safes or storage items. He also supports legislation to reclassify conducted electrical weapons (CEWs), such as tasers, as less-than-lethal projectile devices instead of firearms. James advocates for balancing Second Amendment rights with the necessity of ensuring children's safety from violence. High |
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