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Michigan · U.S. House — District 12 · 2026
James D Hooper
Republican Challenger Official filing data
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Filing facts
- Name as filed
- HOOPER, JAMES D
- Office sought
- U.S. House — District 12, Michigan
- Election year
- 2026
- Party (as filed)
- Republican
- Seat status
- Challenger
- FEC status
- Not yet a statutory candidate
- Website
- Campaign website: jameshooperforcongress.com
- FEC candidate ID
- H2MI12198
- Principal committee
- C00812644
Campaign finance summary
As reported to the FEC, through 10/14/2026. Figures are cycle-to-date totals for the principal campaign committee.
| Total receipts | $2,002 |
|---|---|
| Contributions from individuals | $2,002 |
| Total disbursements | $3,250 |
| Cash on hand | $7,769 |
Stated positions
Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“states…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Abortion | States they are “Pro-Life from conception to natural death.” | Campaign website — jameshooperforcongress.com/issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Second Amendment | States “The 2nd Amendment is non-negotiable.” | Campaign website — jameshooperforcongress.com/issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Education | Says they will advocate for eliminating the federal Department of Education and returning to state and local control, and supports parental rights in education. | Campaign website — jameshooperforcongress.com/issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Health care | Supports preventive and holistic care through a free market approach and states no person should be forced to undergo medical treatment to travel or work. | Campaign website — jameshooperforcongress.com/issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
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Legislative record
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