Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District (PA-12)
Last updated · 5 sources
Summer Lee, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2023.
The district includes parts of Allegheny and Westmoreland counties.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 760,856, a median household income of $71,986, and a median age of 39.5. Of residents 25 and older, 41.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative

2026 election
Lee has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 5 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
5 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 PA-12 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Lee (incumbent) | Democratic | $1,466,287 | $1,649,288 | Jun 30 |
| James Hayes | Republican | $40,139 | $9,521 | Jun 30 |
| Adam Robert Forgie | Democratic | $27,801 | $0 | Jun 30 |
| William Parker | Democratic | $20,010 | $1,119 | Apr 29 |
| Leonard Benson Fechter | Republican | $17,477 | $6,805 | Dec 31 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 760,856
- Median household income
- $71,986
- Median age
- 39.5
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.9%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Pennsylvania senators
Dave McCormickU.S. Senator for Pennsylvania · Republican
John FettermanU.S. Senator for Pennsylvania · Democrat
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026