Republican Congressman John James successfully secured reelection for a U.S. House seat in Michigan on Wednesday. In this latest electoral contest, he managed to overcome a challenge from Democrat Carl Marlinga, a familiar opponent from previous elections in the suburban areas just north of Detroit.

James, a veteran of the Army, transitioned from a successful career as the head of his family’s supply chain management business to pursue a political career. In the 2022 election, during his first term, James won the seat in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District by a narrow margin of only 1,600 votes against Marlinga. This slim victory attracted the attention of national Democratic organizations, which poured significant resources into the race, anticipating a fiercely competitive rematch.

The announcement of James’s victory came at 12:21 p.m. EST, with the results confirming his appeal to voters in the district as he once again demonstrated his political resilience against a well-funded Democratic challenger.