Summer Lee

U.S. House, Pennsylvania Congressional District 12

2026
Pennsylvania
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Incumbent

Primary: May 19, 2026
General: Nov 3, 2026

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U.S. House, Pennsylvania Congressional District 12

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In the news

CBS News Pittsburgh Oct 21, 2026

Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District features rematch between Summer Lee and James Hayes

Lee told KDKA affordability is the referendum this year, from gas and groceries to housing, child care and health care.
Patch Oct 14, 2026

U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, James Hayes Battle For PA 12th District House Seat

Lee seeks a third term in a rematch with Republican James Hayes in PA-12.
Axios Pittsburgh Oct 6, 2026

Summer Lee pushes pause on data center development

Lee wants a pause on new AI data centers until Congress adopts protections for communities, workers and the grid.

Checked Oct 22, 2026

Candidate briefing

Summer Lee represents Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District. A former state representative and organizer from Pittsburgh, she fights for labor, climate justice, reproductive freedom, and a foreign policy rooted in human rights.

Why Political Revolution supports her: she wins progressive races in critical battleground territory and governs with movement values intact.