James is from Ash Township, Michigan. He attended the University of Detroit Mercy. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from the University of Detroit Mercy. He lives with his wife, Stephanie, their eight children, and 14 grandchildren in Ash Township. He attends St. Stephen Catholic Church in New Boston.

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James DeSana is from Ash Township, Michigan. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from the University of Detroit Mercy. He has a wife, Stephanie, eight children, and 14 grandchildren. He lives in Ash Township and attends St. Stephen Catholic Church in New Boston.

Jim is a farmer and baseball umpire. He works at his family farm, where he raises sheep and cattle. He also works as an NCAA baseball umpire. He previously worked for 36 years as a sales representative in the fastener industry.

Jim is a farmer and baseball umpire. He works at his family farm, where he raises sheep and cattle. He previously worked as a sales representative in the fastener industry.

James DeSana is currently a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 29. He was first elected in 2022 and has served one term. He was re-elected in 2024 and is serving his second term.

James is currently a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 29. He was first elected in 2022 and has served one term. He was re-elected in 2024 and is serving his second term.

2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

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Supports lowering taxes to boost Michigan's economy, foster innovation, reduce burdens on entrepreneurs, and increase job creation.

- Supports lowering taxes to boost Michigan's economy, foster innovation, reduce burdens on entrepreneurs, and increase job creation.

Economy

Supports repealing Michigan’s red flag law, which allows police to seize guns from individuals deemed a threat, citing concerns with constitutional rights and due process.

Supports the 287g program, which enhances cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

Supports cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

- Supports repealing Michigan’s red flag law, which allows police to seize guns from individuals deemed a threat, citing concerns with constitutional rights and due process.
- Supports cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

Public Safety

Healthcare

As of May 4, 2026, James DeSana’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports strong election integrity measures to ensure transparency, security, and fraud prevention, and believes every legal vote must be counted to uphold democracy and reflect the will of the people.

- Supports strong election integrity measures to ensure transparency, security, and fraud prevention, and believes every legal vote must be counted to uphold democracy and reflect the will of the people.

Voting & Elections

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- A state representative is an elected member of the Michigan House of Representatives, which is the lower chamber of the Michigan Legislature.
- State representatives introduce, debate, amend, and vote on bills that become state laws.
- The Michigan House of Representatives consists of 110 members, each representing a specific district within the state.
- State representatives are elected to serve two-year terms and are limited to a combined total of 12 years in the Michigan Legislature under current term limit rules.
- Candidates must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, a registered voter, and a resident of Michigan and the district they represent.
- State representatives receive a salary set by the state, which is approximately $71,000 per year.

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