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Jamie
Joyce

Democratic challenger to Rep. Lateefah Simon in California's 12th Congressional District (2026)

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9
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endorsements
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Background

Jamie Joyce is a Democratic candidate challenging incumbent Rep. Lateefah Simon in California's 12th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. 1216

According to her campaign, Joyce has a background spanning AI, civic and democracy technology, climate and environmental work, and humanitarian and sustainable-development work. She founded a nonprofit focused on democratic systems, previously served as COO of an international environmental and humanitarian organization, and served on the board of Wikitongues. 4

Joyce's campaign biography states she graduated high school through the Laureate Scholars program, completed an undergraduate thesis at the University of Central Florida, and left before completing a degree. She currently lives in Berkeley, California, having previously lived in Oakland. 4

Joyce has no prior elected office. Her campaign does not identify a separate current job title apart from her candidacy. 12

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 12, California
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Website
jamiejoyce.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Nov 3
    news
    Joyce faces incumbent Lateefah Simon in CA-12 general election

    Jamie Joyce and Lateefah Simon are listed as the two candidates in the CA-12 general election scheduled for November 3, 2026, per the SF Chronicle voter guide.

    Voter Guide 2026: California and SF Bay Area election · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 8
    news
    Campaign profile highlights Joyce's Modernizing American Democracy Act (MAD Act) proposal

    A campaign profile described Joyce's central legislative proposal as the Modernizing American Democracy Act (MAD Act), covering AI regulation, surveillance limits, dark-money reform, and ICE oversight. The profile also noted her opposition to AIPAC money and pro-Israel PAC endorsements, and her call to stop weapons transfers to Israel.

    Jamie Joyce — 2026 California's 12th Congressional District ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 7
    news
    Mercury News profiles Joyce's tech/AI background and criticism of Israel's war in Gaza

    The Mercury News reported that Joyce's technology and AI background informs her call to regulate AI and ensure 'a people-centered democracy survives.' The profile also noted she had criticized Israel's war in Gaza.

    Election 2026: House control is up for grabs. Bay Area seats look ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 15
    endorsement
    Joyce announces individual endorsement from Ted Tremper, producer of The AI Doc

    On X, Jamie Joyce shared that Ted Tremper, a producer of The AI Doc, had endorsed her candidacy. This was an individual endorsement, not an organizational one.

    Jamie Joyce for Congress on X: "Obligatory Post · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Jun 30
    filing
    Joyce reported ~$31,247 raised; cash on hand ~$8,800 vs. Simon's $777,000+

    As of June 30, 2026, Joyce reported approximately $31,247 raised, including ~$31,000 in individual contributions and ~$247 in self-funding, with no PAC or corporate contributions. Cash on hand was reported at $8,800. Simon reported ~$1.45 million raised and over $777,000 cash on hand.

    Jamie Joyce — 2026 California's 12th Congressional District ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Jun 2
    news
    Joyce and Simon advance from California top-two primary in CA-12

    Jamie Joyce and incumbent Lateefah Simon both advanced from California's top-two primary to the November general election. Simon finished first; Joyce is her challenger. Official vote totals were not established in the sources reviewed.

    15 Races Where Democratic Socialists Can Reshape California Politics · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Brooke Daily other
    Listed as community manager at The Loom in Oakland. No date stated. jamiejoyce.com
  • Burçin Advani other
    Listed as founder of BestParents. No date stated. jamiejoyce.com
  • Brewster Kahle other
    Listed as founder of the Internet Archive. No date stated. jamiejoyce.com
  • Kelly Erhart other
    Listed as co-founder of Vesta. No date stated. jamiejoyce.com
  • Tristan Harris other
    Tech ethicist and co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology. No endorsement date stated in sources reviewed. jamiejoyce.com
  • Clayton Louis Ferrara other
    Listed as a naturalist and CEO of IDEAS For Us. No date stated. jamiejoyce.com
  • Joshua Tan, PhD other
    Listed as working with Public AI, Metagov, and Stanford OpenLab. No date stated. jamiejoyce.com
  • Mark Graham other
    Listed as director of the Wayback Machine. No date stated. jamiejoyce.com
  • Turquoise Sound other
    Listed as a strategic advisor, researcher, and cultural architect. No date stated. jamiejoyce.com
  • Erica Blair other
    Listed as a director at the Burning Man Project. No date stated. jamiejoyce.com
  • Ted Tremper other
    Producer of The AI Doc and interim executive director of The Creators Coalition on AI. Endorsement acknowledged in a Joyce campaign post dated September 15, 2026. x.com · Sep 15, 2026
  • Jena Lisa Jones (Epstein survivor) other
    Named Epstein survivor; endorsed Joyce after she presented proposed legislation concerning the Epstein files. Campaign announcement dated June 29, 2026. jamiejoyce.com · Jun 29, 2026
  • Jane Doe (Epstein survivor, identity withheld) other
    One of two unnamed Epstein survivors (Jane Does) who endorsed Joyce after she presented proposed legislation concerning the Epstein files. Campaign announcement dated June 29, 2026. jamiejoyce.com · Jun 29, 2026
  • Jane Doe (Epstein survivor, identity withheld) other
    Second of two unnamed Epstein survivors (Jane Does) who endorsed Joyce after she presented proposed legislation concerning the Epstein files. Campaign announcement dated June 29, 2026. jamiejoyce.com · Jun 29, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$31K
Spent
$22K
Cash on hand
$8,800

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6CA12209(opens in a new tab)

Sources 9

  1. [1] About Jamie & Her Policies(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Jamie Joyce for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  3. [3] Endorsements — Jamie Joyce for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] 15 Races Where Democratic Socialists Can Reshape California Politics(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  5. [5] Jamie Joyce — 2026 California's 12th Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  6. [6] Election 2026: House control is up for grabs. Bay Area seats look ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  7. [7] Voter Guide 2026: California and SF Bay Area election(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  8. [8] Jamie Joyce for Congress on X: "Obligatory Post(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  9. [9] Endorsed by Epstein Survivors(opens in a new tab) Jun 29, 2026
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