John James Wins Michigan's 10th District Race

Republican Rep. John James has secured reelection in Michigan's 10th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Carl Marlinga in a rematch of their closely contested 2022 race. James is projected to win by a larger margin this election cycle, having first won the seat by a narrow margin of 1,600 votes. The 10th District, including parts of Macomb and Oakland counties, is a key battleground seen as leaning Republican, though Democrats had aimed to flip it. James's victory aligns with a broader trend of Republican successes in swing states, alongside former President Trump's strong performance. Before politics, James served in the U.S. Army and worked in logistics and supply chain management, while Marlinga, a former prosecutor and judge, focused his campaign on democracy protection, economic issues, and justice reform. This victory solidifies James' position as Michigan's first Black Republican congressman.