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Democrat
Jamie Joyce

Jamie Joyce

Overview

Current roleNonprofit executive director

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

GenderFemale

LocationCalifornia

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BackgroundNonprofit executive director

Notable personal detailsJamie Joyce is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 12th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She has described her background as a nonprofit executive, researcher, and activist focused on civic/democracy technology and AI policy. Joyce has worked with the Internet Archive on Democracy’s Library and has proposed an omnibus legislative package called the Mass Accountability in Democracy (MAD) Act.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Jamie Joyce’s campaign emphasizes “fair taxes” as part of a broader platform but does not publish detailed proposals specifying tax-rate changes, who would pay more or less, or specific tax legislation. Her principal policy document (the MAD Act) focuses on accountability, AI, surveillance, and democratic reforms rather than explicit tax policy. Available campaign materials therefore indicate support for tax fairness in general terms but do not provide a clear progressive or conservative tax stance.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Jamie Joyce is in the news because of the 2026 California 12th Congressional District primary. Early returns show Joyce trailing Rep. Lateefah Simon, with Simon far ahead in the vote count. The race is still part of California’s top-two system, so both candidates are expected to move on to the November general election.

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Endorsements

CA-12 primary: first place

Endorsers of Jamie Joyce for CA-12 primary: first place

Local Candidates

Labor organization

Local Candidates endorsed Jamie Joyce.

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Blue Voter Guide

Public figure

Blue Voter Guide endorsed Jamie Joyce in California's 12th District race.

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$31.1K
$23.3K
$15.6K
$7.8K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$31.1K
$8.8K
$22.3K
$1.2K

Source: FEC

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