Utica, Mich. — Yesterday, Democratic candidate for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, Tripp Adams — a United States Navy and Army Veteran and Michigan business leader — celebrated his a successful launch to his campaign. 

“I’m so thankful for all of the support I’ve received across the state and country from people who know we need a different type of Democrat to win this seat and get things done in Washington,” Adams said. “I’m running to create good paying jobs, cut the red tape preventing folks from starting a business, bring down costs and make life more affordable. I know we’ve got a long way to go, but with the support we’ve received so far, I feel confident that we’re going to build the campaign we need to flip this district and make life better for our families, kids, and seniors.” 

Tripp’s announcement received buzz nationally and across the Metro Detroit area:

POLITICO: Inside Congress 

FIRST IN INSIDE CONGRESS: NEW CANDIDATE IN MI-10 — Tripp Adams, an Army and Navy veteran who’s served as CEO of a health tech startup, is joining the crowded Democratic field in Michigan’s 10th District as GOP Rep. John James runs for governor. 

Democrats are making the district one of their top targets to flip in 2026; it includes parts of Macomb and Oakland counties and is among the more competitive in the state. Adams is looking to lean on his service record to differentiate himself from the pack, billing himself in a statement as part of a “new generation of patriotic leadership.” It’s part of a growing trend of Democrats looking to play up their military backgrounds as the party tries to separate patriotism from MAGA. 

Detroit News: “Army, Navy veteran Tripp Adams running for Congress in crowded Detroit-area race” 

U.S. Army and Navy veteran Tripp Adams announced his bid Monday for a suburban Detroit congressional seat, making him the fifth candidate in the Democratic primary field. 

“I’m running because I’m pissed. I’m pissed at the Republican politicians who are attacking our Social Security, our Medicare and Medicaid,” Adams, 48, said in a phone interview. 

He added that “I don’t feel like Democratic politicians are doing enough to stand up and fight back against that.” 

CBS News Detroit: “Tripp Adams announces candidacy for Michigan’s 10th Congressional district” 

Tripp Adams of Utica, a Democrat, has announced his campaign for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle.

The district, which includes parts of Macomb and Oakland Counties, is currently represented by John James, a Republican. 

Adams is a U.S. Navy and Army veteran with leadership experience in both the public and private sectors. 

“In the Army and the Navy, we didn’t fight over politics — we worked together to protect and defend the country we love,” Adams said in his announcement. “I’ve dedicated my life to public service and worked to make our country safer and stronger. I took an oath to protect and defend our country and communities. Now, I’m running because Michiganders deserve a new generation of patriotic leadership that’s committed to delivering results for our families and fixing our broken political system.” 

Michigan Advance: “Army, Navy veteran joins crowded Democratic field seeking James’ congressional seat” 

Tripp Adams, a veteran of both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy, announced on Monday his intention to join the Democratic Party fray in a bid to replace U.S. Rep. John James. 

Adams said in a campaign announcement that the nation is at a crossroads and Michigan’s working families were “tired of politicians in Washington playing games with their health care and threatening Social Security while doing nothing to ease the cost of groceries, housing and prescription drugs.” 

About Tripp: 

A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Tripp served our nation with two deployments in the Navy before heading to the University of Michigan to earn his law degree. During law school, he joined the Michigan Army National Guard, serving as a combat engineer, and then joined the Army Reserve, where he deployed again and has served as a two-time battalion commander. 

After his active duty service, Tripp brought his long history of duty and leadership to the private sector, leading a team of nearly two thousand as Chief Operating Officer at Emagine Entertainment and building a health care startup in Southeast Michigan. As an advocate, Tripp is passionate about preventing Veteran suicide through increased awareness and destigmatizing of mental health, and he worked to evacuate Afghan-American U.S. Army soldiers’ families during the Afghanistan evacuation.