James D. Hooper

Tradesman in Livonia, MI

James D. Hooper is a candidate for Representative in Congress District 12 in Congressional District 12, Michigan — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Shanelle Jackson, Byron H. Nolen, Rashida Tlaib.

JamesD.HooperisatradesmanandRepublicancandidatefortheU.S.HouseofRepresentativesrepresentingMichigan's12thCongressionalDistrict[1.3]. Describing himself as a blue-collar Republican with a background in the building trades, Hooper previously ran for the 12th District seat in 2022 and 2024, winning the 2024 Republican primary before advancing to the general election. In addition to his congressional campaigns, Hooper ran for the Livonia City Council in 2025.