Notable personal detailsChristopher Lee "Chris" James is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District (2026). He has worked in federal public service roles including senior executive work at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and leadership of national field operations at the U.S. Small Business Administration. He is President and CEO of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development and has served on an FCC advisory body focused on equity and diversity in communications.