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U.S. House Pennsylvania District 12

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: May 19, 2026

General election

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Summer Lee, the incumbent, is a lawyer seeking reelection to U.S. House Pennsylvania District 12. She emphasizes voting rights and democracy reform, disability justice integrated with racial justice, and expanding healthcare access.

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Adam Forgie ran for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Arnold Santos ran for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Benson Fechter ran for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Bhavini Patel ran for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Donald Nevills ran for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jake Webster ran for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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James Hayes is a businessman running for office for the first time for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 12. James Hayes emphasizes we must support industries that create jobs.

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Laurie MacDonald ran for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Stephanie Fox ran for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.41 · ProgressiveAdvanced

Summer Lee, the incumbent, is a lawyer seeking reelection to U.S. House Pennsylvania District 12. She emphasizes voting rights and democracy reform, disability justice integrated with racial justice, and expanding healthcare access.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedBusinessman

James Hayes is a businessman running for office for the first time for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 12. James Hayes emphasizes we must support industries that create jobs.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateEntrepreneur

William Parker is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 12 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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