Whistleblower complaint claims John James allegedly used official funds for campaign communications

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 852

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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A whistleblower has filed an official complaint with the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on House Administration, alleging that U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township) misused official funds for his gubernatorial campaign by spending money on advertisements outside his congressional district.

Carl Berry, the former longtime police chief in Plymouth — whose zip code is represented by Rep. Debbie Dingell in Michigan’s 6th Congressional District — submitted the complaint on May 27, …

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