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John Joyce
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Pennsylvania
Trump EndorsedIncumbent
$735.87
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds — PA-13 House winner?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
95.5%chance to win
$735.87NOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age69 years old (Feb 8, 1957)
GenderMale
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LocationPennsylvania
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationPennsylvania State University (B.S., 1979)
Notable personal detailsJohn Patrick Joyce is a U.S. Representative and physician who has represented Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District since January 3, 2019. Before Congress, he worked as a dermatologist and co-founded Altoona Dermatology Associates in 1991. Joyce earned a B.S. from Pennsylvania State University (1979) and an M.D. from Temple University (1983), and completed medical training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, including service at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. He serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
John Joyce’s public campaign and congressional materials emphasize strengthening the economy through fiscally responsible policies, cutting red tape, and supporting small businesses and job growth. He has also opposed major tax hikes and argued against taxing and spending as a way to address inflation, while supporting deficit reduction and pro-growth tax policy.
Healthcare
John Joyce’s public materials emphasize improving access to quality, affordable health care and strengthening Medicare Advantage. His healthcare messaging is focused on access and program oversight, without a clear public endorsement of major ACA expansion, single-payer coverage, or full repeal in the sources reviewed.
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Immigration & Border
John Joyce has publicly backed tougher border enforcement, including keeping Title 42 in place, increasing border security, and stopping what he describes as illegal immigration. He has also supported legislation against sanctuary cities and votes for bills aimed at strengthening immigration enforcement and border security.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
John Joyce opposes a constitutional right to abortion and described the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision as a victory for states’ rights and the sanctity of life. He has also said life begins at conception, supported born-alive protections, and cosponsored multiple pro-life bills.
Climate & Energy
John Joyce emphasizes energy independence, expanded domestic oil and gas production, and rolling back burdensome regulations to lower energy costs and support energy jobs. His public statements also frame energy policy in terms of national security and affordability rather than aggressive climate regulation.
Public Safety & Guns
John Joyce opposes gun-control legislation, including expanded background checks, and says he will protect Second Amendment rights. His public record includes a vote against the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021 and a high NRA rating.
Latest News
John Joyce is in the news because a Democrat, Beth Farnham, has launched a campaign to challenge him for Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District. Her announcement frames the race around rising living costs and a progressive platform, including a higher minimum wage, national health care, and changes to immigration and campaign finance rules. The update highlights that Joyce is the incumbent Republican facing an emerging challenge.
Endorsements
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