2026 Elections · California

California's 12th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this California congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in California's 12th Congressional District in 2026?

Lateefah Simon (Democratic) and Jamie Joyce (Democratic).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Lateefah Simon supports economic justice by creating jobs, advocating for a living wage, aiding small businesses, and ensuring the wealthy pay their fair share to reduce income inequality, and she votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access, privacy, and kids-related acts 12. Jamie Joyce supports regulating AI with evidence-based plans to protect jobs, the environment, and the economy while allowing innovation, and she supports reining in ICE overreach as part of broader efforts to protect democracy and civil rights 36.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueLateefah SimonDemocraticJamie JoyceDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Simon supports economic justice by creating jobs, advocating for a living wage, aiding small businesses, and ensuring the wealthy pay their fair share to reduce income inequality.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Simon votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access, privacy, and kids-related acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Joyce supports regulating AI with evidence-based plans to protect jobs, the environment, and the economy while allowing innovation.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Lateefah Simon supports economic justice by creating jobs, advocating for a living wage, aiding small businesses, and ensuring the wealthy pay their fair share to reduce income inequality 1. She votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access, privacy, and kids-related acts 2. Jamie Joyce supports regulating AI with evidence-based plans to protect jobs, the environment, and the economy while allowing innovation 3.
Healthcare

Simon supports expanding and protecting healthcare coverage, advocating for a public option and affordable single-payer system, lowering drug prices, and codifying reproductive health rights.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Simon supports increased federal funding for healthcare, condemns cuts to childcare and healthcare programs, and advocates for protections for people with disabilities.

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Simon votes yea on rural care and early act reauthorization but nay on Medicaid harm, premium lowering, and patient support acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

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Immigration

Simon provides immigration casework assistance to constituents and offers resources to help residents understand and protect their rights when interacting with immigration officials.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Simon votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Joyce supports reining in ICE overreach as part of broader efforts to protect democracy and civil rights.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Lateefah Simon provides immigration casework assistance to constituents and offers resources to help residents understand and protect their rights when interacting with immigration officials 1. She votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution 2. Jamie Joyce supports reining in ICE overreach as part of broader efforts to protect democracy and civil rights 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Simon introduced legislation to support transit ambassadors and improve public safety on transit systems.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Simon votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Joyce supports holding the Epstein Class accountable by closing legislative gaps and protecting survivors to root out corruption and bring justice.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Lateefah Simon introduced legislation to support transit ambassadors and improve public safety on transit systems 1. She voted yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender bills 2. Jamie Joyce supports holding the Epstein Class accountable by closing legislative gaps and protecting survivors to root out corruption and bring justice 3.
Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

Simon votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims but nay on multiple appropriations and budget resolution bills.

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No public position found. Check their site ↗

Energy & Environment

Simon votes yea on diesel emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and fuel retailer choice bills.

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No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Simon votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension.

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No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Lateefah Simon supports economic justice by creating jobs, advocating for a living wage, aiding small businesses, and ensuring the wealthy pay their fair share to reduce income inequality. She votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access, privacy, and kids-related acts. Jamie Joyce supports regulating AI with evidence-based plans to protect jobs, the environment, and the economy while allowing innovation.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Lateefah Simon provides immigration casework assistance to constituents and offers resources to help residents understand and protect their rights when interacting with immigration officials. She votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution. Jamie Joyce supports reining in ICE overreach as part of broader efforts to protect democracy and civil rights.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Lateefah Simon introduced legislation to support transit ambassadors and improve public safety on transit systems. She voted yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender bills. Jamie Joyce supports holding the Epstein Class accountable by closing legislative gaps and protecting survivors to root out corruption and bring justice.