David Joyce

Republican Representative of Ohio's 14th district

Representative
Ohio, district 14
January 3, 2013 - January 3, 2015
Representative
Ohio, district 14
January 6, 2015 - January 3, 2017
Representative
Ohio, district 14
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
Ohio, district 14
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
Ohio, district 14
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
Ohio, district 14
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025
Representative
Ohio, district 14
January 3, 2025 - January 3, 2027

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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.