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Jesse SpiroTether executive chairing Fellowship PAC, which claimed million but filed nothing with FEC.
Jessica Taylor
Senate editor at Cook Political Report; rates competitive US Senate races.
Senate editor at Cook Political Report; rates competitive US Senate races.Jess Phillips
Labour MP who resigned as Safeguarding Minister 12 May 2026, calling Starmer's continuation untenable.
Labour MP who resigned as Safeguarding Minister 12 May 2026, calling Starmer's continuation untenable.
Jesús Sesma
Jesús Sesma is the coordinator of the Green Party (PVEM) in Mexico City's Congress, who proposed formally suspending the 182-night STR cap from 1 June to 31 August 2026 to accommodate World Cup demand.
Jesús Sesma is the coordinator of the Green Party (PVEM) in Mexico City's Congress, who proposed formally suspending the 182-night STR cap from 1 June to 31 August 2026 to accommodate World Cup demand.
J. Harvie WilkinsonReagan-appointed judge on the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit since 1984.
Reagan-appointed judge on the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit since 1984.
Jhon Arias
Colombia winger whose early strike beat Ghana and sent Colombia into World Cup last 16.
Colombia winger whose early strike beat Ghana and sent Colombia into World Cup last 16.
Jibril RajoubPalestine Football Association president who refused to shake the Israeli FA vice-president's hand at Vancouver.
Jim BanksRepublican Indiana senator; lead sponsor of the AI Workforce PREPARE Act on AI job impact.
Republican Indiana senator; lead sponsor of the AI Workforce PREPARE Act on AI job impact.
Jim JusticeRepublican US Senator from West Virginia; absent from the 15 April WPR vote on the Iran war.
Republican US Senator from West Virginia; absent from the 15 April WPR vote on the Iran war.
Jim McIlroyIndependent West Surrey shadow councillor and former leader of its Reform UK group.
Independent West Surrey shadow councillor and former leader of its Reform UK group.
Jim McMahonLabour MP for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton; minister for local government and devolution.
Labour MP for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton; minister for local government and devolution.
Jimmy CarterUS president 1977–1981; invoked as stagflation cautionary tale in 2026 tariff debate.
US president 1977–1981; invoked as stagflation cautionary tale in 2026 tariff debate.
Jitin Prasada
India's Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology.
India's Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology.
J. Miles ColemanAssociate editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, the University of Virginia Center for Politics newsletter.
Associate editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, the University of Virginia Center for Politics newsletter.
Joao Cancelo
Portuguese full-back who was fouled in the incident that led to VAR disallowing Uzbekistan's goal against Portugal.
Portuguese full-back who was fouled in the incident that led to VAR disallowing Uzbekistan's goal against Portugal.
João FélixPortuguese forward who scored the second goal in Portugal's 2-0 win over USMNT in Atlanta.
Joao NevesPortugal midfielder who scored the opening goal against DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup group stage.
Portugal midfielder who scored the opening goal against DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup group stage.
Jocelyn BensonMichigan's Secretary of State, defendant in DOJ's voter-file litigation.
Michigan's Secretary of State, defendant in DOJ's voter-file litigation.
Joe Biden46th US President (2021-2025); declined to seek re-election in 2024.
46th US President (2021-2025); declined to seek re-election in 2024.
Joe FaganMSP for South Scotland and former leader of South Lanarkshire Council.
MSP for South Scotland and former leader of South Lanarkshire Council.
Joe HathawayRepublican candidate running against Analilia Mejia in the NJ-11 special election.
Joe KentGreen Beret veteran and congressman who quit as Trump's counterterrorism chief over Iran.
Green Beret veteran and congressman who quit as Trump's counterterrorism chief over Iran.
Joel JamesRhondda Cynon Taf councillor and former Conservative Member of the Senedd.
Rhondda Cynon Taf councillor and former Conservative Member of the Senedd.
Joe LombardoRepublican governor of Nevada, seeking re-election.
Republican governor of Nevada, seeking re-election.
Joe LonsdalePalantir co-founder and 8VC venture firm founder; co-backer of the Leading the Future super PAC targeting pro-regulation 2026 midterm candidates.
Palantir co-founder and 8VC venture firm founder; co-backer of the Leading the Future super PAC targeting pro-regulation 2026 midterm candidates.
Joel ValdezActing Pentagon Press Secretary who attributed the July casualty-toll swings to data anomalies.
Acting Pentagon Press Secretary who attributed the July casualty-toll swings to data anomalies.Joe MorrisLabour MP for Hexham; resigned as PPS on 11 May 2026 as Starmer resignations wave began.
Labour MP for Hexham; resigned as PPS on 11 May 2026 as Starmer resignations wave began.
Joe RickettsTD Ameritrade founder and Republican donor; father of Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts.
TD Ameritrade founder and Republican donor; father of Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts.Johan Manzambi
Johan Manzambi is a Swiss forward who came off the bench to score twice in Switzerland's 4-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on 18 June 2026.
Johan Manzambi is a Swiss forward who came off the bench to score twice in Switzerland's 4-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on 18 June 2026.
Johari Abdul Ghani
Malaysia's Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry.
Malaysia's Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry.John AmosFounder of SkyTruth, whose satellite review put the Caroline Bezengi spill above 2,000 square kilometres, well above Oman's official estimate. Not to be confused with Israeli defence correspondent Amos Harel.
Founder of SkyTruth, whose satellite review put the Caroline Bezengi spill above 2,000 square kilometres, well above Oman's official estimate. Not to be confused with Israeli defence correspondent Amos Harel.John BlackReform UK candidate expelled after appearing on a BNP membership list disclosed by HOPE not hate.
Reform UK candidate expelled after appearing on a BNP membership list disclosed by HOPE not hate.
John CornynSenate Majority Whip ousted by Paxton 63.8%-36% on 26 May despite a 9-to-1 spend edge.
Senate Majority Whip ousted by Paxton 63.8%-36% on 26 May despite a 9-to-1 spend edge.
John CurticeBritish political scientist and polling analyst at the University of Strathclyde.
British political scientist and polling analyst at the University of Strathclyde.
John CurtisRepublican US Senator from Utah; third named backer of Murkowski's Iran AUMF draft ahead of the 1 May War Powers deadline.
Republican US Senator from Utah; third named backer of Murkowski's Iran AUMF draft ahead of the 1 May War Powers deadline.
John E. SununuFormer US senator from New Hampshire; Republican candidate for its open 2026 Senate seat.
Former US senator from New Hampshire; Republican candidate for its open 2026 Senate seat.
John FettermanPennsylvania Democratic senator; voted against all five Iran War Powers Resolutions, the sole consistent Democratic defector.
John FlemingLouisiana state treasurer, House Freedom Caucus founder, and Trump ally contesting the 27 June 2026 Senate runoff against Julia Letlow.
Louisiana state treasurer, House Freedom Caucus founder, and Trump ally contesting the 27 June 2026 Senate runoff against Julia Letlow.
John HarmsHead of government solutions at data and analytics company Quantexa.
Head of government solutions at data and analytics company Quantexa.
John HealeyUK Chancellor of the Exchequer since July 2026; previously Defence Secretary (2024-2026).
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer since July 2026; previously Defence Secretary (2024-2026).
John HickenlooperDemocratic Colorado senator; co-leads the AI Workforce PREPARE Act addressing AI job displacement.
Democratic Colorado senator; co-leads the AI Workforce PREPARE Act addressing AI job displacement.
John KennedyRepublican Louisiana Senator; moved SAVE Act reconciliation amendment that failed 48-50 on 23 April 2026.
Republican Louisiana Senator; moved SAVE Act reconciliation amendment that failed 48-50 on 23 April 2026.
John McGinnScotland international midfielder who plays for Aston Villa; scored Scotland's historic first World Cup win goal in 36 years against Haiti in 2026.
Scotland international midfielder who plays for Aston Villa; scored Scotland's historic first World Cup win goal in 36 years against Haiti in 2026.
John O'DowdNorthern Ireland's Finance Minister and Sinn Féin MLA.
Northern Ireland's Finance Minister and Sinn Féin MLA.
John PoindexterReagan's National Security Adviser convicted in Iran-Contra for authorising diversion of funds to Contras.
Reagan's National Security Adviser convicted in Iran-Contra for authorising diversion of funds to Contras.
John RatcliffeCIA Director who warned Trump that Iran would not concede on nuclear enrichment before the Islamabad MOU was signed.
CIA Director who warned Trump that Iran would not concede on nuclear enrichment before the Islamabad MOU was signed.
John RobertsChief Justice of the United States since 2005.
Chief Justice of the United States since 2005.
John SwinneyScottish First Minister; SNP leader seeking independence referendum despite missing his own 65-seat trigger.
Scottish First Minister; SNP leader seeking independence referendum despite missing his own 65-seat trigger.
John Thomas ShepherdFederal judge, WD Arkansas; confirmed 53-46 by Senate on 14 April 2026.
Federal judge, WD Arkansas; confirmed 53-46 by Senate on 14 April 2026.
John ThuneSenate Majority Leader since January 2025; South Dakota Republican managing conference cohesion under Trump.
Johny Placide
Haiti's veteran goalkeeper and captain; led them to their first World Cup in 52 years.
Haiti's veteran goalkeeper and captain; led them to their first World Cup in 52 years.Jo MonkReform UK councillor for Worcestershire; suspended for refusing to accept the democratic decision of the group.
Reform UK councillor for Worcestershire; suspended for refusing to accept the democratic decision of the group.
Jonah PerettiBuzzFeed founder; stepped down as CEO in May 2026, now leads BuzzFeed AI division.
BuzzFeed founder; stepped down as CEO in May 2026, now leads BuzzFeed AI division.
Jonas Gahr Støre
Prime Minister of Norway.
Prime Minister of Norway.Jonathan David
Jonathan David is a Canadian striker who plays for club Lille and scored a hat-trick in Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar on 18 June 2026.
Jonathan David is a Canadian striker who plays for club Lille and scored a hat-trick in Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar on 18 June 2026.
Jonathan HaskelEconomist, Imperial College professor and chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility.
Economist, Imperial College professor and chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility.
Jonathan ReynoldsUK Secretary of State leading the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.
UK Secretary of State leading the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.Jonathan RossICE agent who shot and killed Renée Good in Minneapolis on 7 January 2026 during Operation Metro Surge.
Jonathan Tah
Jonathan Tah is a German international centre-back who partners Rüdiger in Germany's defensive partnership for the 2026 World Cup knockouts.
Jonathan Tah is a German international centre-back who partners Rüdiger in Germany's defensive partnership for the 2026 World Cup knockouts.
Jon HustedUS senator for Ohio since January 2025, previously the state's lieutenant governor.
US senator for Ohio since January 2025, previously the state's lieutenant governor.