Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District

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Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District
Incumbent
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
Image of John Joyce
John Joyce (R)
 
74.1
 
301,460
Image of Beth Farnham
Beth Farnham (D) Candidate Connection
 
25.8
 
104,823
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
779

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
Image of Beth Farnham
Beth Farnham Candidate Connection
 
98.8
 
32,568
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.2
 
404

Total votes: 32,972
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

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
Image of John Joyce
John Joyce
 
99.1
 
82,675
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.9
 
731

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
Image of John Joyce
John Joyce (R)
 
100.0
 
260,345

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
Image of John Joyce
John Joyce
 
100.0
 
114,160

Total votes: 114,160
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

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
Image of John Joyce
John Joyce (R)
 
73.5
 
267,789
Image of Todd Rowley
Todd Rowley (D) Candidate Connection
 
26.5
 
96,612

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
Image of Todd Rowley
Todd Rowley Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
41,988

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
Image of John Joyce
John Joyce
 
100.0
 
94,171

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[1] 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.


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
Image of John Joyce
John Joyce (R)
 
70.5
 
178,533
Image of Brent Ottaway
Brent Ottaway (D)
 
29.5
 
74,733

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
Image of Brent Ottaway
Brent Ottaway
 
100.0
 
21,362

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

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.[7][8]

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 13 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngBrendan 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 Green check mark transparent.pngBrendan 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.[9]

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 13 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngAllyson 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.[10]

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 13 General Election, 2010
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngAllyson 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.[11]

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 13 General Election, 2008
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngAllyson 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.[12]

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 13 General Election, 2006
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngAllyson 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.[13]

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 13 General Election, 2004
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngAllyson 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.[14]

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 13 General Election, 2002
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJoseph 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.[15]

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 13 General Election, 2000
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJoseph 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

District map

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.[16] 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.[17] 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."[17] 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.[18] 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.[19][20] 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.[21]

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.[22]

State legislative district lines are drawn by a politician commission. Established in 1968, the commission comprises five members:[22]

  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.[22]


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.[22]

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.[23][24]

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.[25]

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%.[26]

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.[27]

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%.[28]

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.[29]

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.[30]

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Refers to the old district that makes up a plurality of the new district.
  2. The old 1st and 11th Districts did not make up a plurality of any of the new districts. The 1st District went for Hillary Clinton by 61.3 percentage points and was represented by Bob Brady (D). The 11th District went for Donald Trump by 23.8 percentage points and was represented by Lou Barletta (R).
  3. District 13 incumbent Brendan Boyle (D) filed for re-election in the new 2nd District.
  4. District 17 incumbent Matt Cartwright (D) filed for re-election in the new 8th District.
  5. Lamb was elected in a March 2018 special election to replace Rep. Tim Murphy (R).
  6. Lamb filed to run for PA-17 in the 2018 election.
  7. Pennsylvania Department of State, "Unofficial Candidate Listing – Pre Ballot Lottery," accessed February 17, 2016
  8. The New York Times, "Pennsylvania Primary Results," April 26, 2016
  9. Politico, "2012 Election Map, Pennsylvania"
  10. U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
  11. U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
  12. U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
  13. U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
  14. U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
  15. U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
  16. Pennsylvania Supreme Court, "Order," February 23, 2022
  17. 17.0 17.1 Spotlight PA, "Pennsylvania Supreme Court picks congressional map put forth by state voters," February 23, 2022
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  22. 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 All About Redistricting, "Pennsylvania," accessed May 8, 2015
  23. ABC 27, "Corbett signs off on new congressional map," December 22, 2011
  24. The Republic, "Senate Democrats and Chester County group plan to contest Pa. legislative redistricting plan," January 7, 2012
  25. Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed January 10, 2024
  26. Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
  27. Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed February 6, 2023
  28. Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
  29. Cook Political Report, "Introducing the 2017 Cook Political Report Partisan Voter Index," April 7, 2017
  30. FiveThirtyEight, "Election Update: The Most (And Least) Elastic States And Districts," September 6, 2018


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