The open seat in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, vacated by Republican John James to run for governor, has produced a toss-up contest between Democrat Christina Hines and Republican Michael Bouchard Jr. Hines, a former prosecutor with deep local roots in Macomb County, secured her nomination in the August 4 primary and has emphasized experience on public safety, healthcare costs, and reproductive issues while building a strong ground operation. Bouchard, an Army veteran endorsed by President Trump, won his primary decisively and highlights military service and economic priorities. Recent ratings from Cook and Sabato classify the race as a toss-up, with limited public polling showing a near tie; traders appear to weigh Hines’ local profile and endorsements more heavily than Bouchard’s fundraising edge and party infrastructure in this suburban Detroit battleground.