U.S. House · MI-10
Rep. John James (R)
Represents Michigan’s 10th District, in office since Jan. 3, 2025. Official site
$22.56spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2024 general election
- This race$22.56
- Opponent$6.88
- MI average$8.60
- House average$8.15
Ranks 17 of 404 House members (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2024 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| John James (R), won | 217,437 (51.1%) | $9,595,311 | $22.56 |
| Carl J. Marlinga (D) | 191,363 (45.0%) | $2,925,342 | $6.88 |
Total votes cast: 425,301. “Per vote cast” is the campaign’s total spending for that election divided by all votes cast in the race.
Tracked issue money in 2026
| Issue | Groups | Given | Bundled | Spent for | Spent against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HousingReal estate and home building | Realtors PAC (RPAC) | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Health care costsHospitals, doctors and drugmakers | AHA PAC | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AI & data centersAI and tech company PACs | Google NetPAC | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Energy & climateOil and gas industry | API PAC | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| IsraelAIPAC and allied groups | AIPAC PAC | $0 | $9 | $0 | $0 |
| DefenseDefense contractors | Boeing PAC | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Results: MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Spending: FEC candidate totals for the 2024 election (as of Oct. 6, 2026). How this is calculated.