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David
P. Joyce

Republican U.S. Rep. David P. Joyce has represented Ohio's 14th District since 2013 and is seeking re-election in 2026.

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Opponent Maria Jukic D Compare race →

Background

David P. Joyce is the Republican U.S. Representative for Ohio's 14th Congressional District, having served in that role since January 2013 following his election in November 2012. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and was raised in the communities of Northeast Ohio that he now represents; he currently resides in Bainbridge Township, Ohio. 246

Joyce earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Dayton in 1979 and a Juris Doctor from the same institution in 1982. Before entering Congress, he worked as a public defender and was then elected Geauga County Prosecutor in 1988, a position he held for nearly 25 years (1988–2012). 26

In Congress, Joyce has served continuously from the 113th through the 119th Congresses. He is a candidate in the November 3, 2026 general election for Ohio's 14th District. 47

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 14, Ohio
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Ohio's 14th Congressional District
Website
joyceforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 9
    news
    WFMJ airs '5 at 5' televised interview segment featuring Joyce in District 14 race

    WFMJ aired a '5 at 5' segment featuring Joyce, with Jukic also identified as a candidate in the race. The listing describes an individual interview, not a joint debate between the two candidates.

    5 @ 5: The race for Ohio's 14th U.S. Congressional District · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 6
    news
    Early voting and absentee voting begins for Ohio 14th District general election

    Absentee and early in-person voting for the November 3, 2026 general election began on October 6, according to Cleveland.com's race overview of the Joyce–Jukic contest.

    Dave Joyce vs. Maria Jukic: Ohio 14th District race 2026 · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 25
    endorsement
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Joyce at Trumbull County event

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed David Joyce at a Free Enterprise Express event in Trumbull County, citing his work on economic development and Ohio employers' competitiveness.

    U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. David Joyce for Ohio's ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 20
    news
    Cleveland.com race overview: Joyce touts record, holds $3.1M cash on hand as of end of June

    In an interview-based race overview, Joyce cited federal funding for district projects and his congressional record. He addressed data centers, AI regulation, H-2B visa reform, and energy costs. At the end of June, Joyce had $3.1 million in campaign funds compared to Jukic's $33,693.

    Dave Joyce vs. Maria Jukic: Ohio 14th District race 2026 · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 16
    endorsement
    AFGE, largest federal employee union, endorses Joyce for reelection

    The American Federation of Government Employees endorsed Joyce for reelection, citing his service on the House Appropriations subcommittee that funds agencies employing federal workers.

    Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Ohio Rep. ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. May 5
    news
    Joyce wins Republican primary with 70.3% of vote; Jukic wins Democratic primary

    David P. Joyce defeated Niki Frenchko in the Ohio 14th District Republican primary, receiving 70.3% (48,943 votes). On the Democratic side, Maria Jukic won her primary with 50.8% (25,017 votes), per AP results published by NPR.

    Ohio Primary Election Results 2026 · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Log Cabin Republicans PAC organization
    Listed among Joyce's endorsements on iVoterGuide profile; no primary-source announcement or date was located. ivoterguide.com
  • Huck PAC organization
    Listed among Joyce's endorsements on iVoterGuide profile; no primary-source announcement or date was located. ivoterguide.com
  • Campaign for Working Families organization
    Listed among Joyce's endorsements on iVoterGuide profile; no primary-source announcement or date was located. ivoterguide.com
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
    Announced endorsement of Joyce for Ohio's 14th District on its National Free Enterprise Express Opportunity Tour. uschamber.com · Sep 25, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    The largest federal employee union announced its endorsement of Joyce for reelection. afge.org · Sep 16, 2026
  • Ohio Conference of Teamsters union
    Included Joyce in its endorsed slate for U.S. House races, noting he had voted for the Faster Labor Contracts Act and describing endorsed incumbents as willing to advocate for workers. teamster.org · Jul 10, 2026
  • President Donald J. Trump official
    Trump posted on Truth Social: "Dave Joyce has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." trumpstruth.org · May 5, 2026
  • The Vindicator / Tribune Chronicle editorial board newspaper
    Editorial board endorsed Joyce in the Republican primary. This was a primary endorsement; no separately stated general-election endorsement was found. tribtoday.com · Apr 17, 2026
  • Ohio Right to Life PAC organization
    Endorsed Joyce for the primary on March 16, 2026; later listed him among general-election recommendations on August 10, 2026. ohiolife.org · Mar 16, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.41M
Spent
$1.03M
Cash on hand
$3.12M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2OH14064(opens in a new tab)

Sources 19

  1. [1] Ohio Primary Election Results 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] 5 @ 5: The race for Ohio's 14th U.S. Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Joyce Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  4. [4] Joyce, O'Neill in 14th District congressional primary races(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  5. [5] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. David Joyce for Ohio's ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  6. [6] Dave Joyce vs. Maria Jukic: Ohio 14th District race 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
  7. [7] Dave Joyce(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  8. [8] Immigration - Dave Joyce(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  9. [9] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Ohio Rep. ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  10. [10] Voter Guide Profile for OH U.S. Rep., Dist. 14 candidate - David P ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  11. [11] Ohio Conference of Teamsters Announce 2026 Congressional Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jul 10, 2026
  12. [12] Health Care(opens in a new tab) May 18, 2026
  13. [13] Congressman Dave Joyce is doing an incredible job ... - Trump's Truth(opens in a new tab) May 5, 2026
  14. [14] Joyce Releases FY27 Financial Services and General Government ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 16, 2026
  15. [15] Too liberal for some, too Trumpy for others: Rep. Dave Joyce faces challengers from all directions(opens in a new tab) Mar 23, 2026
  16. [16] Ohio Right to Life PAC Announces Additional Primary ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 16, 2026
  17. [17] Joyce Applauds Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2025
  18. [18] Joyce Celebrates Win for Hardworking Americans with ...(opens in a new tab) May 22, 2025
  19. [19] Joyce Continues to Reach Across the Aisle to Find Bipartisan Solutions to Gun Violence - Dave Joyce(opens in a new tab) Jun 9, 2022
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