John James

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Also running: Jocelyn Benson (D) · Donna Brandenburg (U) · Douglas Campbell (G) · Anthony Hudson (L)

Position history

Iran war: ending it

1. Sep 2026 (Press conference)
   On the campaign website: “I’ve got a message and an invite: come to Detroit for a debate.” (Campaign website)
   Source: Bridge Michigan, Oct 1, 2026
2. Sep 2026 (Statement to Bridge Michigan)

   My position has always been, I hate war. I'm a combat veteran who's been over at war. Iran cannot have a nuke, but I've always said that we need to use every resource at our disposal to bring this war to an end quickly. Nobody wants war, least of all our veterans.

   Source: Bridge Michigan, Oct 1, 2026

Abortion

1. 2018 (U.S. Senate campaign)

   100% Pro-Life. Always have been. Always will be.

   Source: NOTUS, Apr 18, 2024
2. 2022 (U.S. House campaign)
   On the campaign website: “Happy Father's Day to my dad, the super hero I grew up with.” (Campaign website)
   Source: NOTUS, Apr 18, 2024
3. Apr 2024 (Detroit TV roundtable, on Michigan's 2022 abortion-rights amendment)

   People in the state of Michigan already decided that no party, no person, no president would decide that for Michigan.

   Source: NOTUS, Apr 18, 2024

Cost of living

1. Oct 15, 2026 (second Michigan governor debate, WDIV)

   There's no reason Indiana and Ohio should have double-digit lower energy rates than us

   Source: WXYZ, Oct 2026