2026 Elections · Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District Candidates 2026

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

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District in 2026?

John Joyce (Republican) and Beth Farnham (Democratic).

  • John JoyceRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $2.7M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See John Joyce's sponsored bills →
  • Beth FarnhamDemocratic✓ Verified
    $101K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: John Joyce supports a pro-growth agenda focused on creating American jobs and votes yea on bills supporting economic growth, financial protections, and healthcare access, including rural care and Medicaid protections 1245. Beth Farnham emphasizes addressing affordability and the cost of living and supports enshrining a national healthcare program into law to ensure coverage regardless of age or pre-existing conditions 36. John Joyce votes yea on immigration bills securing borders and deporting fraudsters but nay on a national emergency resolution 8. Beth Farnham supports immigration reform with paths to legal status for undocumented immigrants and asserts their right to due process and equal protection under the law 910. John Joyce votes yea on tax relief and appropriations bills and works to rollback regulations and lower energy costs, opposing California’s electric vehicle mandate 1113. Beth Farnham supports taxing billionaires and corporations more fairly and acknowledges climate change as a real threat requiring urgent action 1215.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 17, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJohn JoyceRepublicanBeth FarnhamDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Joyce supports a pro-growth agenda focused on creating American jobs, supporting workers, farmers, and small businesses, and combating threats from the Chinese Communist Party.

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

John Joyce votes yea on multiple bills supporting economic growth and financial protections, including technology use, capital access, privacy, and disaster insurance.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Farnham emphasizes addressing affordability and the soaring cost of living to support hard-working families, retirees, young adults, veterans, and college students who suffer under current economic conditions.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: John Joyce supports a pro-growth agenda focused on creating American jobs, supporting workers, farmers, and small businesses, and combating threats from the Chinese Communist Party 1. He votes yea on multiple bills supporting economic growth and financial protections, including technology use, capital access, privacy, and disaster insurance 2. Beth Farnham emphasizes addressing affordability and the soaring cost of living to support hard-working families, retirees, young adults, veterans, and college students who suffer under current economic conditions 3.
Healthcare

Joyce, a physician, aims to improve access to quality, affordable health care, protect Medicare, combat the drug crisis, and strengthen the physician pipeline through initiatives like the Patients First Act.

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

John Joyce votes yea on bills aimed at improving healthcare access, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Farnham supports enshrining a national healthcare program into federal law to ensure all treatments and preventative care are covered regardless of age, employment, or pre-existing conditions.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Farnham supports universal healthcare, saying coverage should be accessible and affordable for everyone.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: John Joyce, a physician, aims to improve access to quality, affordable health care, protect Medicare, combat the drug crisis, and strengthen the physician pipeline through initiatives like the Patients First Act 1. He votes yea on bills aimed at improving healthcare access, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities 2. Beth Farnham supports enshrining a national healthcare program into federal law to ensure all treatments and preventative care are covered regardless of age, employment, or pre-existing conditions 3. She supports universal healthcare, saying coverage should be accessible and affordable for everyone 4.
Immigration

John Joyce votes yea on multiple immigration-related bills including securing borders, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Farnham supports immigration reform that creates realistic paths to legal status for undocumented immigrants and DACA recipients, recognizing their tax contributions and economic importance.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Farnham says undocumented immigrants are entitled to due process and equal protection under the law as people on U.S. soil.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: John Joyce votes yea on bills focused on securing borders, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution 1. Beth Farnham supports immigration reform that creates realistic paths to legal status for undocumented immigrants and DACA recipients, acknowledging their tax contributions and economic importance 2. She also states that undocumented immigrants are entitled to due process and equal protection under the law while on U.S. soil 3.
Public Safety & Crime

John Joyce votes yea on bills enhancing public safety including prison staff safety, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Farnham supports enshrining reproductive freedom into federal law, including abortion, birth control, gender-affirming care, and IVF, and opposes restrictions on personal medical decisions.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Farnham says reproductive decisions are private and that people must be free to make choices about their own bodies and families.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Taxes & Government Spending

John Joyce votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and national security and agriculture appropriations bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Farnham says billionaires, millionaires and corporations should pay a fairer share of taxes to broaden the tax base.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: John Joyce votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and national security and agriculture appropriations bills 1. Beth Farnham says billionaires, millionaires and corporations should pay a fairer share of taxes to broaden the tax base 2.
Energy & Environment

Joyce works to rollback burdensome regulations, lower energy costs for families, create energy jobs, and protect consumer freedom by opposing California’s electric vehicle mandate.

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

John Joyce votes yea on disapproving EPA rules, diesel emissions reduction, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS Act, but nay on marine conservation reauthorization.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Farnham acknowledges climate change as a real threat and supports urgent action to address rising temperatures and their impacts on humanity and agriculture.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: John Joyce works to rollback regulations, lower energy costs, create energy jobs, and opposes California’s electric vehicle mandate to protect consumer freedom 1. He voted yea on disapproving EPA rules, diesel emissions reduction, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and the HEATS Act, but voted nay on marine conservation reauthorization 2. Beth Farnham acknowledges climate change as a real threat and supports urgent action to address rising temperatures and their impacts on humanity and agriculture 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Joyce supports rebuilding the military, ensuring troops have resources, and leading efforts to combat threats from the Chinese Communist Party.

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

John Joyce votes nay on resolutions to remove U.S. forces from Iran and Lebanon, but yea on defense authorization, veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

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?

John Joyce supports a pro-growth agenda focused on creating American jobs, supporting workers, farmers, and small businesses, and combating threats from the Chinese Communist Party. He votes yea on multiple bills supporting economic growth and financial protections, including technology use, capital access, privacy, and disaster insurance. Beth Farnham emphasizes addressing affordability and the soaring cost of living to support hard-working families, retirees, young adults, veterans, and college students who suffer under current economic conditions.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

John Joyce, a physician, aims to improve access to quality, affordable health care, protect Medicare, combat the drug crisis, and strengthen the physician pipeline through initiatives like the Patients First Act. He votes yea on bills aimed at improving healthcare access, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities. Beth Farnham supports enshrining a national healthcare program into federal law to ensure all treatments and preventative care are covered regardless of age, employment, or pre-existing conditions. She supports universal healthcare, saying coverage should be accessible and affordable for everyone.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

John Joyce votes yea on bills focused on securing borders, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution. Beth Farnham supports immigration reform that creates realistic paths to legal status for undocumented immigrants and DACA recipients, acknowledging their tax contributions and economic importance. She also states that undocumented immigrants are entitled to due process and equal protection under the law while on U.S. soil.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

John Joyce votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and national security and agriculture appropriations bills. Beth Farnham says billionaires, millionaires and corporations should pay a fairer share of taxes to broaden the tax base.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

John Joyce works to rollback regulations, lower energy costs, create energy jobs, and opposes California’s electric vehicle mandate to protect consumer freedom. He voted yea on disapproving EPA rules, diesel emissions reduction, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and the HEATS Act, but voted nay on marine conservation reauthorization. Beth Farnham acknowledges climate change as a real threat and supports urgent action to address rising temperatures and their impacts on humanity and agriculture.