articleThe Brief Michael Bouchard will run against Christina Hines for gubernatorial candidate John James' former US House seat. The race to replace Michigan US Rep John James is set - as Republican Michael Bouchard will face Democrat Christina Hines this November. Michael Bouchard, Christina Hines winBouchard is the son of the longtime Oakland County Sheriff and an Army National Guard captain. Bouchard won the Republican race going away, with 72 percent of the vote. More election coverageLike James, Bouchard has President Donald Trump's endorsement.