THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
JAMES HAYES
Candidate for U.S. House · Pennsylvania · District 12
THE PERSON
Background
Hayes' professional background includes the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and business work.
Education
- Georgetown University — bachelor's degree, 1983
- Princeton University — graduate degree, 1985
- University of Chicago — graduate degree, 1989
Background sources checked November 1, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.
THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 12 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked November 1, 2026.
Westmoreland County · 2026 general-election UMOVA notice ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.