Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:28 PM ET
Democratic · 3 November 2026

Beth Farnham

Beth Farnham, a Democrat and former Conewago Valley School District board member, is the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district in 2026, facing Republican incumbent John Joyce in a repeat of 2024.

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  1. Special election for vacant House seat set for March 25.

    The article reports that a special election has been scheduled for March 25 to fill a vacant U.S. House seat in Pennsylvania. It does not provide details about the specific district number or candidates in the excerpt.

    pro.stateaffairs.comArriagaBradstock
  2. Rep. Ryan Bizzarro and Philadelphia House Delegation: House Majority Policy Committee to host tour and hearing in Philadelphia.

    The article announces that Rep. Ryan Bizzarro and the Philadelphia House Delegation will host a tour and a hearing in Philadelphia, led by the House Majority Policy Committee.

    pro.stateaffairs.com
  3. Bresnahan vs. Cognetti: What’s at stake in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District

    Topic: Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District race between incumbent Republican Rob Bresnahan and Democratic challenger Paige Cognetti (Scranton Mayor).

    heartlandsignal.com
  4. Candidates put rural costs, health care and data centers in focus | News

    The article covers a Pennsylvania House district candidate forum in Clarion, focusing on rural costs, health care, and data-center-related issues.

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Biography & Campaign Analysis

2026 race

Beth Farnham, a former Conewago Valley School District board member, is the Democratic nominee in the 2026 election for Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district, which is based in rural South Central Pennsylvania and includes Johnstown, Altoona and Gettysburg.

Farnham was also the Democratic nominee for the district in 2024, when Republican incumbent John Joyce was re-elected with 74.2% of the vote. In the 2026 Democratic primary Farnham ran unopposed, receiving 32,428 votes, and Joyce was likewise unopposed for the Republican nomination.

Farnham faces Joyce in the general election on November 3, 2026.