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U.S. House District 12
2026 Michigan U.S. House — District 12 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Office: 12th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position
Candidate: Hooper, James D.
Party / incumbent: Republican Party
Filed on: 04/21/2026
Filing method: Petitions
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Office: 12th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position
Candidate: Hooper, James D.
Party / incumbent: Republican Party
Filed on: 04/21/2026
Filing method: Petitions
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Our Armed Forces should never serve as a social justice or ‘wokeness’ project.
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Our Armed Forces should never serve as a social justice or ‘wokeness’ project.
A Blue-Collar Republican who grew up on the Eastside of Detroit. I worked for many years in Eastern Market starting at night while still in high school. Later I shifted into the building trades where I worked for many years. I have served overseas in the mission field with Samaritan’s Purse in Liberia, West Africa leading a team of Liberian nationals and international mission teams rebuilding The African Bible College University (ABCU), and then later with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) helping to bring a Franklin Graham Festival to Liberia. Still later I managed a Water Sanitation, Hygiene (WATSAN) program for Samaritan’s Purse in a remote Liberian border area near Cote d’Ivoire. After returning from the mission field, I served as my mother’s primary, then full time caregiver as she battled and eventually passed from Alzheimer’s.
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A Blue-Collar Republican who grew up on the Eastside of Detroit. I worked for many years in Eastern Market starting at night while still in high school. Later I shifted into the building trades where I worked for many years. I have served overseas in the mission field with Samaritan’s Purse in Liberia, West Africa leading a team of Liberian nationals and international mission teams rebuilding The African Bible College University (ABCU), and then later with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) helping to bring a Franklin Graham Festival to Liberia. Still later I managed a Water Sanitation, Hygiene (WATSAN) program for Samaritan’s Purse in a remote Liberian border area near Cote d’Ivoire. After returning from the mission field, I served as my mother’s primary, then full time caregiver as she battled and eventually passed from Alzheimer’s.
As a blue-collar Republican, James grew up on the east side of Detroit. He worked for many years in Eastern Market. Later he shifted into the building trades. James has served overseas in the mission field with Samaritan’s Purse in Liberia, West Africa leading a team of Liberian nationals and international mission teams rebuilding The African Bible College University (ABCU), and then later with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) helping to bring a Franklin Graham Festival to Liberia.
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As a blue-collar Republican, James grew up on the east side of Detroit. He worked for many years in Eastern Market. Later he shifted into the building trades. James has served overseas in the mission field with Samaritan’s Purse in Liberia, West Africa leading a team of Liberian nationals and international mission teams rebuilding The African Bible College University (ABCU), and then later with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) helping to bring a Franklin Graham Festival to Liberia.
Hooper managed a Water Sanitation, Hygiene (WATSAN) program for Samaritan’s Purse in a remote Liberian border area near Cote d’Ivoire. After returning from the mission field, James served as his mother’s primary, then full-time, caregiver as she battled and eventually passed from Alzheimer’s.
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Hooper managed a Water Sanitation, Hygiene (WATSAN) program for Samaritan’s Purse in a remote Liberian border area near Cote d’Ivoire. After returning from the mission field, James served as his mother’s primary, then full-time, caregiver as she battled and eventually passed from Alzheimer’s.
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Life is the first among all rights— “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness”. I am Pro-Life from conception to natural death.
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Life is the first among all rights— “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness”. I am Pro-Life from conception to natural death.
I value the protection of rights. The 2nd Amendment is non-negotiable. The People are the repository of this Right.
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I value the protection of rights. The 2nd Amendment is non-negotiable. The People are the repository of this Right.
I value accountability and fiscal responsibility in taxation policy. We need taxation policy that focuses on keeping MORE of your hard-earned dollars in your pocket and LESS going to waste in Washington D.C.
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I value accountability and fiscal responsibility in taxation policy. We need taxation policy that focuses on keeping MORE of your hard-earned dollars in your pocket and LESS going to waste in Washington D.C.
I will be a strong and unwavering voice for LIFE in the U.S. House of Representatives at this most critical time. Traditional families are the most fundamental units of ‘government’. Strong families lead to strong communities and a strong nation. Let’s work together to reduce unwanted pregnancies and focus on valuing families and children. We must lovingly change hearts and minds toward the respect and value of LIFE.
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I will be a strong and unwavering voice for LIFE in the U.S. House of Representatives at this most critical time. Traditional families are the most fundamental units of ‘government’. Strong families lead to strong communities and a strong nation. Let’s work together to reduce unwanted pregnancies and focus on valuing families and children. We must lovingly change hearts and minds toward the respect and value of LIFE.
I am a strong proponent of the Un-infringeable nature of the Second Amendment. It is the essential bulwark with which all our other rights are guaranteed. The Second Amendment is the necessary prophylactic that prevents unwanted government tyranny.
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I am a strong proponent of the Un-infringeable nature of the Second Amendment. It is the essential bulwark with which all our other rights are guaranteed. The Second Amendment is the necessary prophylactic that prevents unwanted government tyranny.
Unapologetically PRO-LIFE from conception to natural death. I’ve stood shoulder to shoulder with other Pro-Life advocates time and time again. I will be a strong and relentless voice for LIFE in the U.S. House of Representatives at this most critical time. We must lovingly change hearts and minds toward the respect and value of LIFE—The first of all rights.
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Unapologetically PRO-LIFE from conception to natural death. I’ve stood shoulder to shoulder with other Pro-Life advocates time and time again. I will be a strong and relentless voice for LIFE in the U.S. House of Representatives at this most critical time. We must lovingly change hearts and minds toward the respect and value of LIFE—The first of all rights.
We must lovingly change hearts and minds toward the respect and value of LIFE—The first of all rights. – James Hooper
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We must lovingly change hearts and minds toward the respect and value of LIFE—The first of all rights. – James Hooper
I value access to quality educational opportunities for all children in America. Therefore, I support Parental Rights in Education. Parents and guardians are the first, and, the primary teachers in every child’s life.
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I value access to quality educational opportunities for all children in America. Therefore, I support Parental Rights in Education. Parents and guardians are the first, and, the primary teachers in every child’s life.
A STRONG Proponent of the Un-infringeable nature of the 2nd Amendment. The 2A is the necessary bulwark with which all our other Rights are guaranteed. The Second Amendment is the necessary prophylactic that prevents unwanted government tyranny.
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A STRONG Proponent of the Un-infringeable nature of the 2nd Amendment. The 2A is the necessary bulwark with which all our other Rights are guaranteed. The Second Amendment is the necessary prophylactic that prevents unwanted government tyranny.
James Hooper is unapologetically PRO-LIFE from conception to natural death. He has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with other Pro-Life advocates, and will continue to be a strong and relentless voice for LIFE in the U.S. House of Representatives at this most critical time.
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James Hooper is unapologetically PRO-LIFE from conception to natural death. He has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with other Pro-Life advocates, and will continue to be a strong and relentless voice for LIFE in the U.S. House of Representatives at this most critical time.
As stated in MCL 380.10 here in Michigan— “It is the natural, fundamental right of parents and legal guardians to determine and direct the care, teaching, and education of their children.” And, “The public schools of this state serve the needs of the pupils by cooperating with the pupil’s parents and legal guardians to develop the pupil’s intellectual capabilities and vocational skills in a safe and positive environment.” Any federal education policy must secure this right nationally.
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As stated in MCL 380.10 here in Michigan— “It is the natural, fundamental right of parents and legal guardians to determine and direct the care, teaching, and education of their children.” And, “The public schools of this state serve the needs of the pupils by cooperating with the pupil’s parents and legal guardians to develop the pupil’s intellectual capabilities and vocational skills in a safe and positive environment.” Any federal education policy must secure this right nationally.
In Parental Rights in Education—Parents & Guardians are the first, and, the primary teachers in every child’s life.
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In Parental Rights in Education—Parents & Guardians are the first, and, the primary teachers in every child’s life.
I will advocate for the swift reduction and rapid elimination of the Federal Department of Education and the return to full state and local control. These dollars are best utilized with local control, not bureaucrats in D.C.
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I will advocate for the swift reduction and rapid elimination of the Federal Department of Education and the return to full state and local control. These dollars are best utilized with local control, not bureaucrats in D.C.
I support Bodily Sovereignty—No person should be forced to undergo any medical treatment or procedure to travel, to work, or to engage in commerce. No person should be required to carry ‘papers’ or a vaccination passport. Forced medical procedures and vaccine passports are antithetical to liberty and un-American. Abdication of our bodily sovereignty to bureaucrats and tyrants CANNOT be acceptable or expected to end well.
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I support Bodily Sovereignty—No person should be forced to undergo any medical treatment or procedure to travel, to work, or to engage in commerce. No person should be required to carry ‘papers’ or a vaccination passport. Forced medical procedures and vaccine passports are antithetical to liberty and un-American. Abdication of our bodily sovereignty to bureaucrats and tyrants CANNOT be acceptable or expected to end well.
In fighting against Tyranny—I’ve stood against Gretchen Whitmer’s brand of tyranny and administrative overreach since the beginning. I participated in multiple protests both locally and in Lansing.
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In fighting against Tyranny—I’ve stood against Gretchen Whitmer’s brand of tyranny and administrative overreach since the beginning. I participated in multiple protests both locally and in Lansing.
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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through July 15, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H2MI12198
Name: HOOPER, JAMES D
Office: House
State: MI
District: MI12
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-07-15
Total receipts: $775.00
Total disbursements: $1410.81
Cash on hand: $8381.09
Debts owed by committee: $532.86
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
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