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U.S. House California District 12

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026

General election

DemocraticIncumbentNonprofit executive

The incumbent U.S. House member from California is a 25-year social justice advocate and nonprofit executive. She says her priorities include comprehensive policing reform, addressing the housing crisis, closing gun law loopholes, and funding mental health and addiction prevention.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewSocial worker

Denard Ingram ran for U.S. House California District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Eric Curry ran for U.S. House California District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Greg Lentz ran for U.S. House California District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Heath Fulkerson ran for U.S. House California District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateExecutive Director

Jamie Joyce is an executive and AI governance expert running for U.S. House in California District 12. She supports the MAD Act to address dark money, surveillance, and AI regulation, along with building a legislative bloc prioritizing voter interests.

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Jason Woody ran for U.S. House California District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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John Marks ran for U.S. House California District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Tim Sanchez ran for U.S. House California District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticIncumbentAdvancedNonprofit executive

The incumbent U.S. House member from California is a 25-year social justice advocate and nonprofit executive. She says her priorities include comprehensive policing reform, addressing the housing crisis, closing gun law loopholes, and funding mental health and addiction prevention.

From the candidate’s published profile

DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedExecutive Director

Jamie Joyce is an executive and AI governance expert running for U.S. House in California District 12. She supports the MAD Act to address dark money, surveillance, and AI regulation, along with building a legislative bloc prioritizing voter interests.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateEngineer

Stephen Slauson is a Republican candidate for U.S. House California District 12 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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