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Pennsylvania · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 12

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Summer Lee Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania's 12th District, first Black woman elected to Congress from Pennsylvania Full profile → James Hayes Republican Republican challenger James Hayes is running for Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District in the 2026 general election. Full profile →

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IssueSummer Lee
Democratic
James Hayes
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports stronger labor movement and workers' rights to grow economy Supports lower taxes, domestic production, and spending discipline
HousingSupports federal rental assistance and tenant protections Supports encouraging housing construction for affordability
Health careSupports Medicare for All as a universal healthcare right Supports public option alongside private insurance
ImmigrationSupports abolishing ICE and ending ICE detentions Supports strong border security and legal immigration only
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports federal protection of abortion rights Supports abortion restrictions; favors state-level policy
EducationOpposes dismantling Department of Education; backs public education funding Supports school choice and eliminating the U.S. Dept. of Education
Climate & energySupports Green New Deal, clean energy transition, opposes fracking Neutral on climate urgency; backs natural gas and all-of-the-above energy
Crime & public safetySupports community-based, investment-driven public safety solutions Supports law enforcement; opposes redirecting police funds
Taxes & budgetSupports taxing billionaires; opposes cuts to safety-net programs Supports lower taxes and treating income as the earner's money
GunsSupports assault weapons ban, background checks, and gun-violence prevention investment Opposes gun ownership restrictions; wants severe penalties for gun crimes
Democracy & electionsSupports expanded voting access, VRA restoration, and court reform Supports voter ID; opposes abolishing the Electoral College
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes military escalation with Iran; opposes weapons funding for Gaza conflict Sovereignty-focused; strong ally of Israel; views China as major threat

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