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The first in what is expected to possibly be a growing field of Democrat candidates in 2026 for the 10th District for Congress, now held by Republican John James, has entered the race. The candidate is Alex Hawkins from Rochester who has announced for the district, which includes his home town and Rochester Hills, along with parts of Macomb County. Hawkins is a 30-year-old Army veteran and is now a reserve sheriff’s deputy and a bomb disposal officer in the Michigan National Guard who tried unsuccessfully for a state House seat in 2024. His online bio says he spent time working for both Senator Gary Peters and then-Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin. While Hawkins’ military experience might be a counter balance to James’ time as a military pilot, a key part of the latter’s platform in past elections, it appears that the incumbent Congressman has his sites set on another office next year. As Oakland Confidential has noted in the past, James could run for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by Gary Peters, but party insiders, hands down, say he will seek the office of governor – and will secure President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
