Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:28 PM ET
Republican · 3 November 2026

James Hooper

James Hooper, a Republican tradesman who was his party's 2024 nominee for the seat, is again the Republican nominee in Michigan's 12th congressional district in 2026 against Democratic incumbent Rashida Tlaib.

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  1. FMC's Warning Bell: Broader Headwinds for Agricultural Chemicals

    The article argues that FMC’s warnings signal broader headwinds for agricultural chemicals, with spillover effects for the entire chemical industry, including rivals like BASF and Bayer.

    invesfera.com
  2. Rugby League World Cup: Who will be Australia's fullback? Walsh's future uncertain (2026)

    James Hooper identifies potential contenders to replace Walsh as Australia's fullback in the Rugby League World Cup 2026.

    qirunexavora.com
  3. BASF Aktie: Analysten skeptisch zu Evonik-Deal

    The article reports skeptical reception from institutional investors regarding BASF’s strategic considerations, specifically the potential acquisition of Evonik.

    stock-world.de
  4. Bernstein sets EUR 65.00 target for Arkema stock

    James Hooper (Bernstein) maintained a Hold rating on Arkema and issued a EUR 65.00 price target as of October 14, 2026.

    ad-hoc-news.de

Biography & Campaign Analysis

2026 race

James Hooper, a tradesman, is the Republican nominee in Michigan's 12th congressional district, a northern Wayne County seat that includes Dearborn and Southfield. The incumbent is Democrat Rashida Tlaib, who was re-elected with 69.7% of the vote in 2024.

Hooper, who ran for the seat in 2022 and was the Republican nominee in 2024, won the 2026 Republican primary unopposed with 24,610 votes after laser treatment business owner Steven Elliott withdrew to run in the 10th district.

In the general election on November 3, 2026, he faces Tlaib along with Constitution Party candidate Marc Sosnowski, Green Party candidate Brenda K. Sanders and Working Class Party candidate Gary Walkowicz.