Beth Farnham
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Pennsylvania
$735.87
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds — PA-13 House winner?
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2.4%chance to win
$735.87NOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCandidate for U.S. House
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationPennsylvania
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BackgroundCandidate for U.S. House
EducationDegree(s) in Biology, French, and Secondary Education
Notable personal detailsElizabeth Rhoads “Beth” Farnham is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District. She is a stay-at-home parent and has described past work as a credit analyst, administrative assistant, pharmacy technician, and local school board member. She has stated she earned degrees in biology, French, and secondary education and lives in Adams County with her husband and children.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Beth Farnham emphasizes affordability and says tax policies should benefit everyday Americans rather than billionaires. Her campaign platform pairs that message with support for broader public investment in healthcare and public education.
Healthcare
Beth Farnham supports universal healthcare and a national healthcare program that covers treatments and preventive care for all Americans. She also links healthcare to affordability and says she wants more funding for mental health and drug addiction services, not less.
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Immigration & Border
Beth Farnham’s campaign site says she supports immigration reform, but it does not give specific policy details on border enforcement, asylum, or legalization. In a voter-guide questionnaire, she did not answer the immigration questions about securing the southern border or who should be allowed to immigrate.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Beth Farnham supports enshrining reproductive freedom into law, including access to safe and legal abortion. Her campaign materials describe abortion, birth control, IVF, and gender-affirming care as private healthcare decisions and criticize government interference in abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Beth Farnham says she wants to be a voice in Congress for the environment. A voter guide describes her as acknowledging the need to defend against climate change and promote environmental stewardship.
Public Safety & Guns
Beth Farnham supports gun safety measures including safe storage requirements, reporting lost or stolen firearms, universal background checks for all gun sales, and extreme risk protection orders. Her campaign frames these policies as common-sense regulations and says they should be enacted at the federal level.
Latest News
Beth Farnham has entered the race for the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District. In her campaign launch, she focused on rising living costs and backed a progressive platform that includes a higher federal minimum wage, national health care, and changes to immigration and campaign finance rules. She is challenging Republican incumbent John Joyce for the seat.
Endorsements
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Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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