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Pennsylvania · U.S. House — District 12 · 2026
James Hayes
Republican Challenger Official filing data
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Filing facts
- Name as filed
- HAYES, JAMES DR.
- Office sought
- U.S. House — District 12, Pennsylvania
- Election year
- 2026
- Party (as filed)
- Republican
- Seat status
- Challenger
- FEC status
- Statutory candidate (raised or spent over $5,000)
- Website
- Campaign website: jameshayesforpa.com
- FEC candidate ID
- H4PA12068
- Principal committee
- C00838185
Campaign finance summary
As reported to the FEC, through 10/14/2026. Figures are cycle-to-date totals for the principal campaign committee.
| Total receipts | $80,534 |
|---|---|
| Contributions from individuals | $74,484 |
| Total disbursements | $69,946 |
| Cash on hand | $11,274 |
Stated positions
Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“states…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jobs | Supports policies that bring back good-paying union jobs and reduce overregulation. | Campaign website — jameshayesforpa.com/policy-vision Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Education | Supports expanding school choice. | Campaign website — jameshayesforpa.com/policy-vision Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Energy | Supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy. | Campaign website — jameshayesforpa.com/policy-vision Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Dignity | States every person should be treated with dignity regardless of background or faith. | Campaign website — jameshayesforpa.com/policy-vision Accessed October 22, 2026 |
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Legislative record
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