Incumbent: Lateefah Simon (Democratic) · Incumbent running
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
Candidates as certified by the California Secretary of State (Aug. 27, 2026). California uses a top-two primary: the two leading vote-getters in the June 2, 2026 primary advance regardless of party. June 2 primary (official Statement of Vote, 181,841 votes): Lateefah Simon (Democratic) 84.2% · Jamie Joyce (Democratic) 15.6% · Steve Slauson (Republican) 0.2%. Districts follow the new congressional map approved by voters in Proposition 50 (Nov. 2025).
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon is currently serving her first term in Congress as the Representative of the 12th district of California. Ballot designation: “U.S. Representative”.
Ballot designation on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: “Nonprofit Executive Director” (as filed with the California Secretary of State).
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Topic headings are Vote Book’s; quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.
| Elections, ethics & government | |
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| Simon Elections, ethics & government Disabled women of color experience some of the largest pay gaps in our nation- impacting their ability to care for themselves and their loved ones. Original: simon.house.gov/media/press-releases/disabled-womens-equal-pay-day-congresswomen-simon-randall-and-pressley-call (accessed Oct 22, 2026) Elections, ethics & government As the Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress continue to cut vital programs and services while funding the unlawful, violent terrorization our immigrant communities, hearing stories and the impacts of the Republican agenda on the families living in our communities everyday has been invaluable. Every single day I take the voices from our district and fight for better conditions and resources in Congress. Original: simon.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lateefah-simon-hosts-town-halls-all-seven-cities-east-bay-2026 (accessed Oct 22, 2026) | Joyce Elections, ethics & government If elected, I’m arriving with a legislative plan in hand, a strategy to make Congress act on it, and a long-term vision for a modern Congress that answers to everyday people (not special interests) - all the while serving District 12. Original: jamiejoyce.com (accessed Oct 22, 2026) |
The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.
| Measure | Simon |
|---|---|
| Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — final House passage Jan 22, 2025 · House roll call 23 (2025) | Nay |
| One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — House passage May 22, 2025 · House roll call 145 (2025) | Nay |
| One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — final, concur in Senate version Jul 3, 2025 · House roll call 190 (2025) | No |
Pulled from official roll-call records · Congress.gov profile & full record.
No congressional voting record for: Jamie Joyce. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.