Candidate for U.S. Representative, Ohio District 3
Joyce Beatty
DemocraticIncumbent
Joyce Beatty has represented the Columbus-based 3rd District since 2013 and previously served as Ohio House Democratic leader and as a senior vice president at Ohio State University. She is campaigning on affordable housing, civil rights, education and the economy.
- Current or most recent role
- U.S. Representative, Ohio District 3 (since 2013)
- Hometown
- Columbus
- Campaign website
- beattyforcongress.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Says she is running on affordable housing, civil rights, education and the economy.[1]
- Cites her legislation on first-time homebuyer incentives and raising the federal minimum wage.[1]
- Highlights federal funding she says was secured for Central Ohio for economic development, education and health care.[2]
- Promotes her Save Voters Act, describing voting as "the very lifeblood of our nation."[2]
Background
- U.S. Representative, Ohio District 3, U.S. House of Representatives · 2013–present[4]
- Chair, Congressional Black Caucus · 2021–2023[5]
- Senior Vice President of Outreach and Engagement, The Ohio State University · before 2013[4]
- State Representative (five terms); first female Democratic House Leader, Ohio House of Representatives · 1999–2008[4],[5]
Education
Where they stand
- Health CareCalls health care "a right, not just a privilege" and supports expanding and strengthening the Affordable Care Act.[3]
- Social Security & MedicareSupports expanding Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and ensuring their long-term solvency.[3]
- Economy & JobsSupports a livable wage, equal pay for equal work and more investment in job training; cites legislation to raise the federal minimum wage.[1],[3]
- HousingHas introduced the Housing Financial Literacy Act and the Jumpstart HOUSE Act and supports first-time homebuyer incentives.[1],[4]
- Elections & DemocracyOpposes efforts to restrict voting and supports making voting easier, including her Save Voters Act.[2],[3]
- ImmigrationSupports a pathway to full citizenship for undocumented immigrants and DREAMers.[3]
Voting record
A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.
| Measure | Vote | Date |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final passage) Budget reconciliation bill extending the 2017 individual tax cuts, adding new tax deductions, increasing border and defense spending, and reducing projected Medicaid and SNAP spending. (U.S. House) | No[6] | Jul 3, 2025 |
| S. 5 – Laken Riley Act Requires federal detention of noncitizens without legal status who are charged with or arrested for theft-related offenses, assaulting police, or crimes causing death or serious injury. (U.S. House) | No[7] | Jan 22, 2025 |
| H.R. 5371 – Continuing appropriations ending the 2025 shutdown (Senate amendment) Funded most of the government at existing levels through Jan. 30, 2026, ending the fall 2025 shutdown, and enacted full-year agriculture, military construction-VA and legislative branch spending. (U.S. House) | No[8],[12] | Nov 12, 2025 |
| H.R. 4405 – Epstein Files Transparency Act Requires the Justice Department to publicly release unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein; passed 427–1. (U.S. House) | Yes[9] | Nov 18, 2025 |
| S. 1071 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Compromise annual defense policy bill authorizing roughly $900 billion for military and national security programs; passed 312–112. (U.S. House) | Yes[10],[13] | Dec 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 1834 – Breaking the Gridlock Act Three-year extension of the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that expired at the end of 2025, brought to the floor by discharge petition; passed 230–196. (U.S. House) | Yes[11],[14] | Jan 8, 2026 |
In their words
“I am proud of the work I have done representing the Third Congressional District”
Sources
- Ohio's U.S. House Third District race: Who is Joyce Beatty's Republican challenger?, NBC4 (WCMH), via Yahoo News, September 22, 2026
- Joyce Beatty for Congress (home page and news), Beatty for Congress
- Issues, Beatty for Congress
- About Joyce, Office of Rep. Joyce Beatty (beatty.house.gov)
- Joyce Beatty, Wikipedia
- Roll Call 190 – H.R. 1, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, July 3, 2025
- Roll Call 23 – S. 5, Laken Riley Act, On Passage, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, January 22, 2025
- Roll Call 285 – H.R. 5371, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, November 12, 2025
- Roll Call 289 – H.R. 4405, Epstein Files Transparency Act, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, November 18, 2025
- Roll Call 320 – S. 1071 (FY2026 NDAA), On Passage, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, December 10, 2025
- Roll Call 11 – H.R. 1834, Breaking the Gridlock Act, On Passage, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, January 8, 2026
- 2025 United States federal government shutdown, Wikipedia
- FY2026 NDAA: Status of Legislative Activity, Congressional Research Service (via EveryCRSReport), February 10, 2026
- House passes bill extending enhanced premium tax credits, American Hospital Association, January 9, 2026
Photo: Official portrait, U.S. House of Representatives (Public domain (U.S. government work)).
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Also running for U.S. Representative, Ohio District 3
- Cleophus Dulaney (Republican)