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John
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Republican incumbent John Joyce, M.D., seeks re-election to Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District in 2026.

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Opponent Beth Farnham D Compare race →

Background

John Joyce, M.D., is the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, a seat he has held since January 2019. A Republican from Altoona, Pennsylvania, he chairs the Energy and Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and co-chairs the House GOP Doctors' Caucus. 12

Born and raised in Altoona, Joyce earned a biology degree from Penn State in 1979 and his M.D. from Temple University in 1983, completing his medical training at Johns Hopkins. He served as a physician at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia, during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. 2

After his Navy service, Joyce returned to Altoona and co-founded Altoona Dermatology Associates with his wife in 1991, practicing medicine in Central Pennsylvania for nearly three decades before entering elected office. He has no prior elected offices identified in the sources reviewed. 12

Joyce is running as the Republican incumbent in the November 2026 general election for Pennsylvania's 13th District, as recorded by the Federal Election Commission. 11

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 13, Pennsylvania
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District
Website
johnjoyceforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Sep 28
    filing
    Joyce and Farnham certified on November 3 PA-13 general election ballot

    Candidate lists available by late September confirmed John Joyce and Beth Farnham as the two certified candidates for Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election.

    PA-13 voting record - John Joyce - SeatLedger · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Sep 28
    news
    Joyce introduces H.R. 10625, the Medicaid Integrity Improvement Act

    On September 28, 2026, Joyce introduced H.R. 10625, the Medicaid Integrity Improvement Act, which was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. This is a legislative action distinct from campaign activity.

    John Joyce | Vote Files · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 27
    debate
    Joyce skips Adams County candidates' town hall; Farnham criticizes his absence

    A candidates' town hall was held September 27 in Adams County. Organizers contacted Joyce's office and campaign repeatedly but received no reply. Joyce did not attend. Farnham criticized Joyce for not participating, calling it a pattern of avoiding engagement with voters.

    The Midterms Candidates' Town Hall – Adams County, PA · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Jun 30
    filing
    Joyce reports $3.76M cash on hand through June 30 FEC filing period

    Joyce's campaign reported $2,418,118.73 in total receipts, $1,258,261.64 in disbursements, and $3,759,995.18 cash on hand through June 30, 2026. These campaign-committee figures were published October 5, 2026.

    John Joyce | Vote Files · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Nov 5, 2024
    news
    Joyce defeats Farnham in PA-13 with 74.2% of the vote

    John Joyce, the Republican incumbent, won re-election in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District against Democrat Beth Farnham with 74.2% of the vote in the 2024 general election. The 2026 race is a rematch of this contest.

    Election 2026: Complete guide to PA's congressional races · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
    Listed as an endorsement on Joyce's iVoterGuide candidate profile; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • National Right to Life organization
    Listed as an endorsement on Joyce's iVoterGuide candidate profile; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Cumberland County Republican Committee organization
    The committee's candidates page lists Congressman John Joyce – 13th District among candidates it supports for the general election. A February 17, 2026 report mentions the committee endorsed candidates for the May primary but does not specifically name Joyce among those listed. gopccpa.org
  • Family Research Council Action PAC organization
    Listed as an endorsement on Joyce's iVoterGuide candidate profile; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Donald Trump official
    Trump issued a further endorsement ahead of Pennsylvania's Republican primary, saying Joyce "has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election," according to Just the News. justthenews.com · May 18, 2026
  • Donald Trump official
    Trump wrote on Truth Social: "John Joyce has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." Also reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer on November 3, 2025. trumpstruth.org · Nov 2, 2025

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$2.42M
Spent
$1.26M
Cash on hand
$3.76M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8PA13125(opens in a new tab)

Sources 19

  1. [1] John Joyce | Vote Files(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Issues | Representative John Joyce - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] The Midterms Candidates' Town Hall – Adams County, PA(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  4. [4] Election 2026: Complete guide to PA's congressional races(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  5. [5] In the News | Representative John Joyce - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  6. [6] PA-13 voting record - John Joyce - SeatLedger(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  7. [7] Voter Guide Profile for PA U.S. Rep., Dist. 13 candidate - John Joyce(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  8. [8] Trump endorses Pennsylvania House Republicans ahead of primary(opens in a new tab) May 18, 2026
  9. [9] Education(opens in a new tab) Dec 3, 2025
  10. [10] Donald J. Trump: "Congressman John Joyce is a fantastic Champion for Pennsylvania’s 13th Congr...(opens in a new tab) Nov 2, 2025
  11. [11] Candidates | Cumberland County Republican Committee(opens in a new tab) Apr 28, 2025
  12. [12] Democrats' Spending Bill Hurts Pennsylvania Families(opens in a new tab) Aug 12, 2022
  13. [13] Energy | Representative John Joyce - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 27, 2022
  14. [14] Dr. Joyce Rejects Dems? Challenges to Second Amendment(opens in a new tab) Mar 11, 2021
  15. [15] Dr. Joyce Op-Ed: In Biden Era, Pro-Life Americans Must Stand United(opens in a new tab) Jan 24, 2021
  16. [16] John Joyce Will Object to Electoral College Certification Process on ...(opens in a new tab) Dec 30, 2020
  17. [17] Economy(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2020
  18. [18] National Security | Representative John Joyce - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2020
  19. [19] Joyce Statement on the JUSTICE Act(opens in a new tab) Jun 18, 2020
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