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James Hayes OppScore Rating: +3.91

James Hayes (Republican, Pennsylvania district 12), candidate for U.S. House, holds an OppScore of +3.91. OppScore scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 against a stated values framework, including a fixed life-at-conception position applied equally to every party.

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James Hayes is a Republican economist and businessman born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and now residing in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood. He is the 2026 GOP nominee challenging Democratic incumbent Summer Lee in Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District. His Federal Reserve experience and emphasis on manufacturing investment and fiscal restraint define his campaign.

James Hayes rating summary

• Party: Republican
• Running For: U.S. House
• State: Pennsylvania
• District: 12
• OppScore: +3.91 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
• Score basis: Partial record, documented on 19 of 44 scored questions

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