Voters Decide Pennsylvania 13th District Race
Republican incumbent John Joyce and Democratic challenger Beth Farnham are competing for the 13th Congressional District seat in Pennsylvania.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections
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Voters went to the polls Tuesday in the Pennsylvania 13th Congressional District race, with Republican incumbent Dr. John Joyce and Democratic challenger Beth Farnham each casting ballots on Election Day. WTAJ interviewed both candidates before final results were reported.
Why it matters
The contest pits an incumbent against a challenger over competing priorities, with Joyce emphasizing abortion, Second Amendment rights, and individual freedoms while Farnham focuses on protecting democracy, reproductive freedom, and affordability. The outcome determines who represents the district in Congress.
The race is for the 13th Congressional District in Pennsylvania, with incumbent Republican John Joyce and Democratic challenger Beth Farnham on the ballot. No vote tallies had been reported in the source material at the time of writing.
The players
John Joyce
Dr. John Joyce is the Republican incumbent representing Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District and a physician who has served in Congress.
Beth Farnham
Beth Farnham is the Democratic challenger in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, campaigning on democracy, reproductive freedom, and affordability.
The details
Voters cast ballots in person and early on Election Day in Blair County and across the 13th Congressional District. Joyce named abortion, Second Amendment rights, and individual freedoms as his priorities, while Farnham highlighted protecting democracy, reproductive freedom, and affordability, including the cost of gas, food, health care, and housing.
Timeline
Election Day voting took place Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Political Context
Competing in the 13th Congressional District, the incumbent and challenger are presenting sharply different agendas, with the incumbent stressing abortion and gun rights and the challenger emphasizing democracy and cost of living. The contest reflects the partisan divide that characterizes House races across Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania voters in the 13th Congressional District are choosing who will represent them in Congress. The result will shape federal policy on the issues each candidate emphasized, from health care and housing costs to reproductive rights and gun rights.
The takeaway
Election results in individual districts can determine control of Congress, so voters are encouraged to check certified results from their county election office once counting is complete. Comparing candidates' stated priorities against their voting records helps clarify what each would do in office.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WTAJ - www.wtaj.com.
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