About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming election for the 10th Congressional District of Michigan, incumbent Republican John James is seeking re-election. At 43 years old, James, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. His opponent is Carl Marlinga, a former elected official in Macomb County.
The United States House of Representatives is currently composed of 220 Republicans, 212 Democrats, and 3 vacancies. Within Michigan's 10th District, the demographic composition includes 74% Non-Hispanic White, 15% Black, and 8% Asian populations, with Hispanic residents making up 3% of the community.
Historically, this district has been highly competitive. In the 2020 Presidential election, Donald Trump won with a narrow margin of 1%. In the 2022 House election, the district also leaned Republican, with James winning by less than 1%. With control of the House in the balance, this seat is expected to be highly competitive.
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