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2026 Financial Disclosure Report: Christopher Lee James (AZ-05)

Original title: Christopher Lee James (AZ05) — Annual Report 2026

June 2, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This document provides public transparency regarding the candidate's potential conflicts of interest and financial ties to outside organizations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Christopher Lee James

The candidate is required to disclose his financial interests to the public as part of the congressional candidacy process.

Voters of AZ-05

Voters have access to this information to evaluate the candidate's financial background and potential conflicts of interest.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 2, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This is an amended annual financial disclosure report for congressional candidate Christopher Lee James covering the period from January 2025 through April 2026. The report details his employment income, leadership positions, and confirms no reportable assets or liabilities.

Key Facts

  • The candidate reports a net worth of $0.
  • The candidate reports no assets and no liabilities.
  • The candidate received $81,298 in salary from the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development during the current filing period.
  • The candidate received $330,743 in salary from the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development during the preceding year.
  • The candidate serves as President and CEO of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development.
  • The candidate holds board member positions at Junior Achievement USA, Native American Governance Center, First Peoples Worldwide, and Food Enterprise Inc.
  • The report is an amendment filed on June 2, 2026.
  • The reporting period covers January 1, 2025, through April 15, 2026.

Why It Matters

This document provides public transparency regarding the candidate's potential conflicts of interest and financial ties to outside organizations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Christopher Lee James have any investments or debts?
No, the report states that he has no reportable assets or liabilities.
What is the candidate's primary source of income?
His primary income is his salary as President and CEO of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development.

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Discoveries

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financial connection100% confidence

High Salary Concentration

The candidate's income is derived entirely from a single organization, the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, where he also serves as President and CEO.

Connected Entities

organizationNational Center for American Indian Enterprise DevelopmentEmployer of the candidate; provided $81,298 in salary for the current filing perMap →
organizationJunior Achievement USAOrganization where the candidate serves as a board member.Map →
organizationFirst Peoples WorldwideOrganization where the candidate serves as a board member.Map →
personChristopher Lee JamesCongressional candidate for Arizona's 5th District.Map →
organizationNative American Governance CenterOrganization where the candidate serves as a board member.Map →
organizationFood Enterprise IncOrganization where the candidate serves as a board member.Map →

Sources

Open source document

disclosures-clerk.house.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance30
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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