Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District

Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District

Incumbent

John Joyce

Assumed office: January 3, 2019

Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives is represented by John Joyce (R).

As of the 2020 Census, Pennsylvania representatives represented an average of 765,403 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 707,495 residents.

Elections

2024

See also: Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District election, 2024

Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (April 23 Republican primary)

Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (April 23 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13

Incumbent John Joyce defeated Beth Farnham in the general election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Joyce (R)	74.1	301,460
		Beth Farnham (D)	25.8	104,823
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	779

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 407,062
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13

Beth Farnham advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13 on April 23, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Beth Farnham	98.8	32,568
		Other/Write-in votes	1.2	404

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 32,972
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Padraic Lee (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13

Incumbent John Joyce advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13 on April 23, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Joyce	99.1	82,675
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	731

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 83,406
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2022

See also: Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13

Incumbent John Joyce won election in the general election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Joyce (R)	100.0	260,345

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 260,345
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13

Incumbent John Joyce advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Joyce	100.0	114,160

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 114,160
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jeff Manns (R)

2020

See also: Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13

Incumbent John Joyce defeated Todd Rowley in the general election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Joyce (R)	73.5	267,789
		Todd Rowley (D)	26.5	96,612

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 364,401
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13

Todd Rowley advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Todd Rowley	100.0	41,988

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 41,988
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13

Incumbent John Joyce advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Joyce	100.0	94,171

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 94,171
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2018

Results of 2018 redistricting

On February 19, 2018, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court adopted a new congressional district map after ruling that the original map constituted an illegal partisan gerrymander. District locations and numbers were changed by the new map. Candidates were listed under Pennsylvania’s new districts, which were used in the 2018 congressional elections. Click here for more information about the ruling.

The chart below compares this new district with the old district that was the most geographically similar to it.

Old district	Prior incumbent	Prior 2016 presidential result	New 2016 presidential result
9th District	Bill Shuster (R)	R+42.5	R+45.5

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Click the box below to see how the new congressional districts compare to the ones in place before the redrawing.

Changes in Pennsylvania's congressional districts
New district	Prior district	Prior 2016 presidential result	New 2016 presidential result	Prior incumbent
1st District	8th District	R+0.2	D+2.0	Brian Fitzpatrick (R)
2nd District	13th District	D+33.6	D+48.0	Brendan Boyle (D)
3rd District	2nd District	D+82.8	D+83.9	Dwight Evans (D)
4th District	13th District	D+33.6	D+19.4	None
5th District	7th District	D+2.3	D+28.2	Pat Meehan (R)
6th District	6th District	D+0.6	D+9.3	Ryan Costello (R)
7th District	15th District	R+7.6	D+1.1	Charlie Dent (R)
8th District	17th District	R+10.1	R+9.5	Matt Cartwright (D)
9th District	17th District	R+10.1	R+34.0	None
10th District	4th District	R+21.5	R+8.9	Scott Perry (R)
11th District	16th District	R+6.8	R+25.8	Lloyd Smucker (R)
12th District	10th District	R+36.0	R+36.5	Tom Marino (R)
13th District	9th District	R+42.5	R+45.5	Bill Shuster (R)
14th District	18th District	R+19.6	R+29.0	Conor Lamb (D)
15th District	5th District	R+28.8	R+43.4	Glenn Thompson (R)
16th District	3rd District	R+26.1	R+19.9	Mike Kelly (R)
17th District	12th District	R+20.8	R+2.5	Keith Rothfus (R)
18th District	14th District	D+35.5	D+26.8	Mike Doyle (D)
Source: Daily Kos

See also: Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13

John Joyce defeated Brent Ottaway in the general election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Joyce (R)	70.5	178,533
		Brent Ottaway (D)	29.5	74,733

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 253,266
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13

Brent Ottaway advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13 on May 15, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brent Ottaway	100.0	21,362

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 21,362
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 13 on May 15, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Joyce	22.0	14,828
		John Eichelberger	19.8	13,311
		Stephen Bloom	18.2	12,231
		Doug Mastriano	15.6	10,509
		Art Halvorson	15.3	10,323
		Travis Schooley	4.5	3,036
		Bernard Washabaugh II	2.8	1,913
	Submit photo	Benjamin Hornberger	1.8	1,195

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 67,346
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2016

See also: Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Brendan Boyle (D) faced no opposition in the general election on November 8, 2016.

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 13 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Brendan Boyle Incumbent	100%	239,316
Total Votes				239,316
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State

2014

See also: Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District elections, 2014

The 13th Congressional District of Pennsylvania held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Brendan Boyle (D) defeated Dee Adcock (R) in the general election.

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 13 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Dee Adcock	32.9%	60,549
	Democratic	Brendan Boyle	67.1%	123,601
Total Votes				184,150
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State

2012

See also: Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District elections, 2012

The 13th Congressional District of Pennsylvania held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Allyson Schwartz won re-election in the district.

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 13 General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Allyson Schwartz Incumbent	69.1%	209,901
	Republican	Joe Rooney	30.9%	93,918
Total Votes				303,819
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

2010

On November 2, 2010, Allyson Schwartz won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Carson Dee Adcock (Republican) in the general election.

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 13 General Election, 2010
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Allyson Schwartz incumbent	56.3%	118,710
	Republican	Carson Dee Adcock	43.7%	91,987
Total Votes				210,697

2008

On November 4, 2008, Allyson Schwartz won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Marina Kats (R) and John P. McDermott (Const) in the general election.

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 13 General Election, 2008
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Allyson Schwartz incumbent	62.8%	196,868
	Republican	Marina Kats	34.5%	108,271
	Constitution	John P. McDermott	2.7%	8,374
Total Votes				313,513

2006

On November 7, 2006, Allyson Schwartz won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Raj Peter Bhakta (R) in the general election.

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 13 General Election, 2006
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Allyson Schwartz incumbent	66.1%	147,368
	Republican	Raj Bhakta	33.9%	75,492
Total Votes				222,860

2004

On November 2, 2004, Allyson Schwartz won election to the United States House. She defeated Melissa Brown (R), John P. McDermott (Const.) and Chuck Moulton (L) in the general election.

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 13 General Election, 2004
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Allyson Schwartz	55.7%	171,763
	Republican	Melissa Brown	41.3%	127,205
	Constitution	John P. McDermott	1.7%	5,291
	Libertarian	Chuck Moulton	1.3%	3,865
Total Votes				308,124

2002

On November 5, 2002, Joseph M. Hoeffel won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Melissa Brown (R) and John P. McDermott (Constitution) in the general election.

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 13 General Election, 2002
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Joseph M. Hoeffel incumbent	50.9%	107,945
	Republican	Melissa Brown	47.3%	100,295
	Constitution	John P. McDermott	1.7%	3,627
Total Votes				211,867

2000

On November 7, 2000, Joseph M. Hoeffel won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Stewart J. Greenleaf (D) and Ken Cavanuagh (Libertarian) in the general election.

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 13 General Election, 2000
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Joseph M. Hoeffel incumbent	52.8%	146,026
	Republican	Stewart J. Greenleaf	45.7%	126,501
	Libertarian	Ken Cavanaugh	1.5%	4,224
Total Votes				276,751

Redistricting

2020-2021

See also: Redistricting in Pennsylvania after the 2020 census

On February 23, 2022, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled to enact a new congressional map. Over a dozen maps were submitted to the supreme court, including the map approved by the legislature. The court ultimately selected the Carter map in a 4-3 ruling, which was submitted by a group of Pennsylvania citizens who were petitioners in a redistricting-related lawsuit. Justices Debra Todd (D), Sallie Mundy (R), and Kevin Brobson (R) dissented. Spotlight PA's Kate Huangpu wrote that the map is "as similar as possible to the current congressional map, with nearly 90% of residents staying in the same district." This map took effect for Pennsylvania's 2022 congressional elections.

The state supreme court took authority over the redistricting process after Gov. Tom Wolf (D) vetoed the legislature's enacted map on January 26. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted to approve the initial map 110-91 on January 12, and the Pennsylvania State Senate voted 29-20 to approve the map on January 24. Following Wolf's veto, the authority for determining a new map initially rested with a lower court, but in a February 2 ruling the supreme court ruled that it would have control over the process to select a new congressional map.

How does redistricting in Pennsylvania work? In Pennsylvania, the statutory authority to draw congressional district boundaries is vested with the Pennsylvania General Assembly. These lines are subject to gubernatorial veto.

State legislative district lines are drawn by a politician commission. Established in 1968, the commission comprises five members:

1. The majority leader of the Pennsylvania State Senate appoints one member.
2. The minority leader of the Pennsylvania State Senate appoints one member.
3. The majority leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives appoints one member.
4. The minority leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives appoints one member.
5. The first four commissioners appoint a fifth member to serve as the commission's chair. If the commission is unable to reach an agreement, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court must appoint a commission chair.

The Pennsylvania Constitution requires that state legislative districts be contiguous and compact. Further, state legislative districts should "respect county, city, incorporated town, borough, township and ward boundaries." There are no such requirements in place for congressional districts.

Pennsylvania District 13
until January 2, 2023

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Pennsylvania District 13
starting January 3, 2023

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2018

On January 22, 2018, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down the state's congressional district map, finding that the map constituted an illegal partisan gerrymander. On February 19, 2018, the court adopted a remedial map for use in the 2018 election cycle. Pennsylvania Republicans filed suit in federal district court to prevent implementation of the new map. The district court dismissed the suit on March 19, 2018. State Republicans also petitioned the Supreme Court of the United States to stay the state supreme court's order pending appeal. The court rejected this request on March 19, 2018. To learn more, see here.

2010-2011

This is the 13th Congressional District prior to the 2010 redistricting.

See also: Redistricting in Pennsylvania after the 2010 census

The Legislative Reapportionment Commission in Pennsylvania approved the GOP-proposed map. It was signed into law on December 22, 2001.

District analysis

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores

2024

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+25. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 25 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Pennsylvania's 13th the 13th most Republican district nationally.

Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 72.0%-26.8%.

2022

Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+25. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 25 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Pennsylvania's 13th the 11th most Republican district nationally.

Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have received 26.8% of the vote in this district and Donald Trump (R) would have received 72.0%.

2018

Heading into the 2018 elections, based on results from the 2016 and 2012 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+22. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 22 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District the 27th most Republican nationally.

FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 0.96. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 0.96 points toward that party.

See also

• Redistricting in Pennsylvania
• Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District election, 2024
• Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District election, 2022
• Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District election, 2020
• Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District election, 2018

External links

• GovTrack District 13

Footnotes

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Pennsylvania's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

John Fetterman (D)

David McCormick (R)

Representatives

District 1

Brian Fitzpatrick (R)

District 2

Brendan Boyle (D)

District 3

Dwight Evans (D)

District 4

Madeleine Dean (D)

District 5

Mary Scanlon (D)

District 6

Chrissy Houlahan (D)

District 7

Ryan Mackenzie (R)

District 8

Rob Bresnahan (R)

District 9

Dan Meuser (R)

District 10

Scott Perry (R)

District 11

Lloyd Smucker (R)

District 12

Summer Lee (D)

District 13

John Joyce (R)

District 14

Guy Reschenthaler (R)

District 15

Glenn Thompson (R)

District 16

Mike Kelly (R)

District 17

Chris Deluzio (D)

Republican Party (11)

Democratic Party (8)