U.S. House, District 9 · California

Incumbent: Josh Harder (Democratic) · Incumbent running
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

Candidates as certified by the California Secretary of State (Aug. 27, 2026). California uses a top-two primary: the two leading vote-getters in the June 2, 2026 primary advance regardless of party. June 2 primary (official Statement of Vote, 131,531 votes): Josh Harder (Democratic) 60.8% · John McBride (Republican) 23.3% · Martin "Vmann" Veprauskas (Republican) 7.5% · Khalid Jeffrey Jafri (Republican) 6.8% and others. Districts follow the new congressional map approved by voters in Proposition 50 (Nov. 2025).

Where they stand: Harder vs. McBride

Harder
McBride

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Harder
McBride
Economy
Harder
We have to lower costs, fix our health care, and end the rampant corruption we're seeing from this Administration. We have to make life in the Valley affordable again, and that starts with ending the chaos in Washington.
Original: Stocktonia News (accessed Oct 2026)
In an interview with Stocktonia News, May 30, 2026.
McBrideNo public position found
Governance
HarderNo public position foundMcBride
In Washington, we have way too much self-interest and not enough service interest.
Original: Stocktonia News (accessed Oct 2026)
In an interview with Stocktonia News, May 30, 2026.

Josh Harder: key votes as U.S. Representative

No congressional voting record for: John McBride. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.

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