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Chris James

Democratic Party

President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development

Gilbert, AZ

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What is Chris James running for?

Chris James is not currently running for office on Civoren.

Most recent race
Representative in Congress District 5

How much has Chris James raised?

Chris James's campaign has reported raising $134,852 and spending $127,919 to the Federal Election Commission.

Total raised
$134,852
Total spent
$127,919
Campaign committee
CHRIS JAMES FOR ARIZONA

Chris James is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona's 5th Congressional District. A descendant of the Eastern Band of Cherokee and a longtime resident of Gilbert, he earned a bachelor's degree in 1999 and a graduate degree in 2006. James currently serves as President and CEO of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, an organization dedicated to advancing Indigenous entrepreneurs. He previously held senior roles within the Obama administration at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Small Business Administration. James is campaigning on a platform of investing in schools, public infrastructure, and a resilient economy, while also protecting democracy from special interests and partisan extremism. He aims to bring grounded leadership and real solutions to Congress.

Where does Chris James stand on the issues?

Chris James has a recorded position on three issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Economic Development & Growth

    Supports

    Chris James, drawing on his career leading economic development for Native American and rural communities, campaigns on creating an 'inclusive knowledge economy' and driving job creation and investment for Arizona's 5th District.

    “PRIORITIES Create An Inclusive Knowledge Economy. 706,000...”

    instagram.comAs of June 2026

  • Government Transparency & Accountability

    Supports

    Chris James campaigns on the idea that democracy should work for the people, not special interests, partisan extremists, or election deniers, emphasizing protecting voting rights and civic engagement.

    “Chris James believes democracy should work for the people - not special interests, partisan extremists or election deniers”

    ictnews.orgAs of August 2025

  • Healthcare Access & Affordability

    Supports

    Chris James campaigns on a platform focused on driving down the cost of health care for Arizonans.

    “platform focused on driving down the cost of health care for Arizonans”

    facebook.comAs of June 2026

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

Representative in Congress District 5

Primary election

Congressional District 5, ArizonaEnded 7/21/2026

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