David Joyce

Republican Representative of Ohio's 14th district

  • Representative

    Ohio, district 14

    January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

202-225-5731

@RepDaveJoyce

joyce.house.gov

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6

Congresses Served

6

House Terms

March 17, 1957 (67 years old)

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  • Served as the prosecutor of Geauga County, Ohio before becoming a U.S. Representative.
  • Has been serving in the United States House of Representatives since 2013.
  • Chaired the Republican Governance Group.
  • Born into an Irish Catholic family and considered joining the priesthood in high school.
  • Played football in high school and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in accounting and later a Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton.
  • Worked as a public defender in Cuyahoga and Geauga Counties before becoming an assistant county attorney in Lake County.
  • Prosecuted high-profile cases including the 2012 Chardon High School shooting.
  • Was chosen as the replacement nominee for the 14th congressional district after Representative Steve LaTourette’s retirement announcement in 2012.
  • Has faced and defeated multiple challengers in subsequent elections, demonstrating strong electoral performance.
  • Voted against holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt in 2024, citing concerns over politicizing the judicial system.
  • Cited terrorist threats, job growth, government spending, national debt, environmental protection, and healthcare as legislative priorities.
  • Ranked as a highly bipartisan member of the House of Representatives.
  • Member of several caucuses including the Republican Main Street Partnership, Congressional International Conservation Caucus, Veterinary Medicine Caucus, Climate Solutions Caucus, and co-chairs the Congressional Cannabis Caucus.
  • Voted in line with President Donald Trump’s stated position 91.8% of the time during Trump’s presidency and with President Joe Biden’s stated position 30.6% of the time as of September 2021.
  • Opposes the Affordable Care Act but voted against a Republican bill to repeal it, calling it “too partisan.”
  • Co-sponsored bills for stricter scrutiny of refugees and supports the Visa Waiver Program for enhanced cybersecurity and preventing terrorist entry.
  • Introduced legislation aimed at reforming cannabis laws, including protecting states’ rights on medical and recreational use, and legalizing medical cannabis for military veterans.
  • Voted “no” on both impeachments of Donald Trump and supported establishing the January 6 commission to investigate the storming of the U.S. Capitol.
  • Voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, codifying the right to same-sex marriage in federal law.
  • Introduced the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) Act to address the shortage of SANEs and improve care for survivors of sexual violence.
  • Married with three children and involved in community organizations including the National District Attorney Association and the Ohio Prosecuting Attorney Association.