James Little

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James Little

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U.S. Taxpayers Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Central High School

Personal

Birthplace

Little Rock, Ark.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Carpenter

James Little (U.S. Taxpayers Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 8th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Little completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

James Little was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. He earned a high school diploma from Central High School in Flint, Michigan, and attended Mott Community College. His career experience includes working as a carpenter.

Elections

2024

See also: Michigan's 8th Congressional District election, 2024

Michigan's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Democratic primary)

Michigan's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 8

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 8 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kristen McDonald Rivet (D)	51.3	217,490
		Paul Junge (R)	44.6	189,317
		Kathy Goodwin (Working Class Party)	2.0	8,492
		Steve Barcelo (L)	1.1	4,768
	Submit photo	James Little (U.S. Taxpayers Party)	0.6	2,681
		Jim Casha (G)	0.4	1,602

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 424,350
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 8

Kristen McDonald Rivet defeated Matt Collier and Pamela Pugh in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 8 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kristen McDonald Rivet	53.3	43,393
		Matt Collier	26.4	21,482
		Pamela Pugh	20.3	16,525

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 81,400
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Dan Kildee (D)
• Daniel Moilanen (D)
• Sheldon Neeley (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 8

Paul Junge defeated Mary Draves and Anthony Hudson in the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 8 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Paul Junge	74.8	43,204
		Mary Draves	15.0	8,688
		Anthony Hudson	10.1	5,851

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 57,743
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Nikki Snyder (R)
• Martin Blank (R)

Green convention

Green convention for U.S. House Michigan District 8

Jim Casha advanced from the Green convention for U.S. House Michigan District 8 on July 27, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Jim Casha (G)

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 8

Steve Barcelo advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 8 on July 20, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Steve Barcelo (L)

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U.S. Taxpayers Party convention

U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 8

James Little advanced from the U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 8 on July 27, 2024.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	James Little (U.S. Taxpayers Party)

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Working Class Party convention

Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 8

Kathy Goodwin advanced from the Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 8 on June 23, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Kathy Goodwin (Working Class Party)

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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James Little completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Little's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a 58 year resident of Flint Michigan. I am anti abortion and a follower of Jesus and biblical principles. I believe in the right to keep and bare arms and the right to free speech as stated in the first and second ammendment. I am 100% Trump and MAGA. I believe the tyrant politicians in America must be removed in every city and state in this great nation. I cannot be bought bribed or threatened into going against my values at any price. I am running not to rule but to serve period. I believe in government by for and of the people. I am a survivor of the Flint water poisoning and my wife is battling cancer because of it. I am a regular law abiding citizen that is downright sick and tired of this ruling class of politicians that seek to destroy the United States by allowing over 20 million illegals to enter America many of which are terrorist. I will fight tooth and nail with Donald J Trump on every promise he has made to the citizens of this once great nation to make it greater by far than it has ever been including a mega auto factory he has promised for Flint Detroit and other cities in Michigan.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Take back our nation making America greater than ever before.
• Deport all illegals and clean up neighborhoods across America.
• Arrest all that have committed treason and crimes against American citizens. Get rid of big government giving massive tax breaks to the middle class and the poor. Also tax breaks for rich pro MAGA Americans so they can help create an America where everyone gets a fair chance to thrive and not just barely exist.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Freedom and fairness for all. No indoctrinating children in our schools and stopping the government from going after law abiding citizens and parents for fighting back against them

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Jesus Christ because Jesus is the only way, the only truth and the only life.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The constitution and the bible.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

To serve the people not self interest. Honesty and integrity and the principles taught in the Bible. Never take money from any entity that seeks to serve its own interest and not that of the people.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honesty integrity and love for God and country.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To serve, not to rule and to seek advise from those that love America and want to do what is best for all citizens creating a nation that will thrive giving opportunity to every American to do so.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible because it's the word of the living God and teaches how we all need to be living.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

As it sits right now the tyrants all need to removed and we need to start from scratch keeping only those that are pro America and don't do deals against the citizens for personal gain behind closed doors.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Not with the clowns that have been placed in office instead of being elected. It takes business sense and common sense, not fake political sense.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Bring back manufacturing and building the most powerful military the world has ever seen.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes!

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Two years straight across the board.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I want to model myself after Donald J Trump.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

The stories of those that have been impacted by the poisoning of our water here in Flint are many and they are heartbreaking, I have heard many but the most impacting are those that have family members that have died due to the poison water here in Flint.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Kamala Harris as president!

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

No compromising on the future of our nation and our children period!

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

I would do my best to not allow pork filled bills that force us to except a load of crap just to get a bill passed.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

By not using them against law abiding citizens that do not agree with they're policies.

What committees interest you?

Only those that support Trump and MAGA.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Every dollar spent should be given in a report every time it is spent and any politician that spends our tax dollars to support un-American self serving agandas should immediately be removed and never allowed in office again.

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James Little campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Michigan District 8	Lost general	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$0	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Footnotes

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Michigan's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Gary Peters (D)

Elissa Slotkin (D)

Representatives

District 1

Jack Bergman (R)

District 2

John Moolenaar (R)

District 3

Hillary Scholten (D)

District 4

Bill Huizenga (R)

District 5

Tim Walberg (R)

District 6

Debbie Dingell (D)

District 7

Tom Barrett (R)

District 8

Kristen Rivet (D)

District 9

Lisa McClain (R)

District 10

John James (R)

District 11

Haley Stevens (D)

District 12

Rashida Tlaib (D)

District 13

Shri Thanedar (D)

Democratic Party (8)

Republican Party (7)