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Governor of Michigan
2026 Michigan Governor of Michigan — General Election · November 3, 2026
Filed running mate: Jay DeBoyer
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Office: Governor / Lt. Governor 4 Year Term (1) Position
Candidate: James, John / DeBoyer, Jay
Party / incumbent: Republican Party
Filed on: 04/20/2026
Filing method: Petitions
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Office: Governor / Lt. Governor 4 Year Term (1) Position
Candidate: James, John / DeBoyer, Jay
Party / incumbent: Republican Party
Filed on: 04/20/2026
Filing method: Petitions
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A West Point graduate, John served eight years in the U.S. Army as a Ranger-qualified aviation officer. Leading Apache helicopter platoons in Operation Iraqi Freedom, he logged over 750 combat hours, earning a Combat Action Badge and two Air Medals. His military service instilled a deep commitment to duty, discipline, and putting others first.
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A West Point graduate, John served eight years in the U.S. Army as a Ranger-qualified aviation officer. Leading Apache helicopter platoons in Operation Iraqi Freedom, he logged over 750 combat hours, earning a Combat Action Badge and two Air Medals. His military service instilled a deep commitment to duty, discipline, and putting others first.
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Affordability is John’s top priority. He’s committed to making Michigan a place where families can thrive by tackling rising housing costs, lowering the tax burden, and addressing healthcare expenses. John’s vision for Michigan is clear and disciplined: academic excellence, economic opportunity, and safe communities where families feel secure. He’ll put kids and families first when it comes to education, cut job-killing regulations, fully fund and support law enforcement, and prioritize Michigan workers and families. In Lansing, John will audit wasteful DEI programs, eliminate foreign influence in our institutions, and rebuild trust in government.
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Affordability is John’s top priority. He’s committed to making Michigan a place where families can thrive by tackling rising housing costs, lowering the tax burden, and addressing healthcare expenses. John’s vision for Michigan is clear and disciplined: academic excellence, economic opportunity, and safe communities where families feel secure. He’ll put kids and families first when it comes to education, cut job-killing regulations, fully fund and support law enforcement, and prioritize Michigan workers and families. In Lansing, John will audit wasteful DEI programs, eliminate foreign influence in our institutions, and rebuild trust in government.
Complete current-service U.S. House floor record and selected highlights
The searchable archive contains 1,886 exact attributed records from the official House Clerk (1226 yes, 540 no, 8 present, 92 not voting, and 20 other published choices). The examples below are representative highlights, not a scorecard.
Coverage: January 3, 2023 through July 23, 2026These are descriptive counts from captured official records, not an ideology, effectiveness, or intent score. Subject labels are navigation aids assigned from official measure text. A vote does not establish why the candidate voted that way or support for every provision in a measure.
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John James is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 8884
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Status: Passed
James | R | MI | Yea
Passed
John James is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 89
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Status: Passed
James | R | MI | Nay
Passed
John James is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 113
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Status: Passed
James | R | MI | Yea
Passed
John James is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 7008
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act
Status: Passed
James | R | MI | Yea
Failed
John James is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Status: Failed
James | R | MI | No
Agreed to
John James is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Status: Agreed to
James | R | MI | Aye
Failed
John James is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment author: Issa of California Part A Amendment No. 30
Status: Failed
James | R | MI | Aye
Failed
John James is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment author: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 15
Status: Failed
James | R | MI | No
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