HOUSE
Pennsylvania PA-13 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
John Joyce (R)
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Last updated : Nov 17, 2025D +50
R +50
R +23
Race summary
Joyce, a 68-year-old retired dermatologist, hasn’t dealt with a primary since he was first elected in 2018 and shouldn’t face any obstacles to reelection next year.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Mar 10, 2026
Primary Election: May 19, 2026
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Full Bio:
JOYCE, John, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Altoona, Blair County, Pa., February 8, 1957; graduated from Bishop Guilfoyle High School, Altoona, Pa., 1975; attended Pennsylvania State University, Altoona, Pa., 1975-1977; B.S., Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa., 1979; M.D., Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa., 1983; dermatologist; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress (January 3, 2019-present).
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CANDIDATES
Democrats
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DISTRICT DATA
Pennsylvania - 13
South central: Altoona, Johnstown, Gettysburg
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026
Past Presidential Results from this District
2024 Election Results
Source: Dave Leip
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Oct 21, 2025
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