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2026 Race · Pennsylvania

U.S. House (District 12)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 12) in Pennsylvania is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Summer Lee (Democratic) and James Hayes (Republican). The seat is currently held by Summer L. Lee (Democratic), who has served since January 2023, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

James Hayes

Republican

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Incumbent's record this term

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Summer L. Lee

Democratic · Since January 2023

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Education and Workforce
  • Oversight and Government Reform

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9437

    Protecting the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.

  • HR.9029

    Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2026

2026 Pennsylvania U.S. House (District 12) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 12) in Pennsylvania in 2026?

Summer Lee (Democratic) and James Hayes (Republican). Summer Lee is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Pennsylvania U.S. House (District 12) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Pennsylvania and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Summer L. Lee, a Democratic, currently represents Pennsylvania, serving since January 2023.

What committees does Summer L. Lee serve on?

Summer L. Lee serves on House Committee on Education and Workforce and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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