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Josh
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Democratic incumbent Josh Harder represents California's 9th Congressional District and is seeking reelection in November 2026.

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Background

Josh Harder is a Democratic U.S. representative serving California's 9th Congressional District. Born in Turlock, California, he was first elected to Congress in 2018, representing California's 10th District from January 2019 through 2022, before representing the redrawn 9th District beginning in January 2023. 1/)

Before entering politics, Harder worked as an entrepreneur and consultant, and taught business at a local junior college. He holds a B.A. from Stanford University (2008) and both an M.B.A. and M.P.P. from Harvard University (2014). 1/)4

Harder is the incumbent in the November 3, 2026 general election for California's 9th Congressional District, having advanced from the June 2026 primary. 1/)68 He lives in Tracy, California. 14

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 9, California
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for California's 9th Congressional District
Website
harderforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Josh Harder voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,909
missed
2.1%
with their party’s majority
94%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Did not vote

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 6
    news
    Harder declines invitation to San Joaquin Delta College candidates' forum

    Harder declined an invitation to participate in a candidates' forum at San Joaquin Delta College, where Republican opponent John McBride was among those expected to attend.

    Candidates to field questions at San Joaquin Delta College forum on Tuesday - Stocktonia News · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 5
    news
    Harder and Rep. Maloy announce Build America Caucus agenda with 60+ policy proposals

    Harder and Republican Rep. Celeste Maloy unveiled a bipartisan Build America Caucus agenda featuring more than 60 policy proposals focused on housing, construction, and permitting reform. Harder described the package as intended to 'kickstart the conversation of what comes next after ROAD to Housing.'

    NEWS: Build America Caucus Announces New National ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 16
    news
    Harder's Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act receives subcommittee hearing

    The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries held a hearing on Harder's Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act, which would establish a rapid-response program to monitor, contain, and begin eradicating the infestation. The bill had not yet passed the subcommittee or become law as of the available sources.

    GOLDEN MUSSELS: Harder's Control and Eradication Bill ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Aug 27
    news
    California certifies Harder and McBride on the District 9 general-election ballot

    California's certified candidate list names Harder and Republican John McBride for District 9. McBride's ballot designation is 'Athletic Performance Coach.'

    John McBride (R) — U.S. Representative, CA-09 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Jul 15
    filing
    Harder files Q2 FEC report showing ~$4.7M cash on hand

    Harder's campaign raised about $311,000 in the second quarter and reported approximately $4.7 million cash on hand at the end of it. FEC-based totals through June 30 list $4,083,528 raised and $4,739,488 cash on hand.

    California's 9th Congressional District 2026: Harder vs. McBride | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Jun 2
    news
    Harder advances from California top-two primary with 60.78% of the vote

    California primary results show Harder finishing first with 79,946 votes (60.78%). Republican John McBride placed second with 30,625 votes (23.28%); both advance to the November general election.

    John McBride (R) — U.S. Representative, CA-09 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Council for a Livable World organization
    Listed as an endorser on Harder's 2026 general-election profile; no announcement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Bend the Arc Jewish Action organization
    Appears on a 2026 general-election endorsement listing for Harder; no announcement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
    Listed Harder as endorsed for the 2026 general election; no announcement date given. lcv.org
  • Giffords organization
    Candidate page identifies Harder as endorsed for the 2026 election; no announcement date given. giffords.org
  • Population Connection Action Fund organization
    Lists Harder among its 2026 endorsees; no announcement date given. populationconnectionaction.org
  • Democratic Party of Contra Costa County organization
    Listed Harder as endorsed candidate for U.S. House District 9 for the November 3, 2026 general election; no specific announcement date given. contracostadems.com
  • Equality California organization
    Appears on a 2026 general-election endorsement listing for Harder; no announcement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • NARAL Pro-Choice America organization
    Appears on a 2026 general-election endorsement listing for Harder; no announcement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • J Street PAC organization
    Appears on a 2026 general-election endorsement listing for Harder; no announcement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • California Federation of Teachers union
    Listed Harder for CD-09 in its 2026 general-election endorsements; document marked September 29, 2026. cft.org · Sep 29, 2026
  • California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO union
    Endorsed Harder; 2026 general-election recommendations dated August 4, 2026. calaborfed.org · Aug 4, 2026
  • California Democratic Party organization
    Endorsed Harder for CA-09; general-election endorsement list dated August 2, 2026. cadem.org · Aug 2, 2026
  • National Union of Healthcare Workers union
    Reported as an endorser by The Record on June 2, 2026. recordnet.com · Jun 2, 2026
  • California Teachers Association union
    Reported as an endorser by The Record on June 2, 2026. recordnet.com · Jun 2, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House CA-09 · DWon95,59854.8%
2020U.S. House CA-10 · DWon166,86555.2%
2018U.S. House CA-10 · DWon115,94552.3%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$4.08M
Spent
$1.03M
Cash on hand
$4.74M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8CA10126(opens in a new tab)

Sources 20

  1. [1] General Election 2026 Tuesday, November 3 – Page 1(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Candidates to field questions at San Joaquin Delta College forum on Tuesday - Stocktonia News(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  3. [3] NEWS: Build America Caucus Announces New National ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  4. [4] 2026 General Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  5. [5] 2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  6. [6] California's 9th Congressional District 2026: Harder vs. McBride | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  7. [7] John McBride (R) — U.S. Representative, CA-09 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  8. [8] Voter Guide Profile for CA U.S. Rep., Dist. 9 candidate - Josh Harder(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  9. [9] GOLDEN MUSSELS: Harder's Control and Eradication Bill ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  10. [10] 2025-2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  11. [11] [PDF] 2026 General Election Endorsements & Ballot Measure Positions(opens in a new tab) Aug 26, 2026
  12. [12] California Federation of Labor Unions(opens in a new tab) Aug 5, 2026
  13. [13] Josh Harder and Adam Gray lead Congress Districts 9 and 13 seats(opens in a new tab) Jun 2, 2026
  14. [14] On Day 60 of Iran War, Harder Announces Gas Tax ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 28, 2026
  15. [15] Harder Secures Funding for New Stockton PD Real Time Crime ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 15, 2026
  16. [16] Josh Harder(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2025
  17. [17] Harder Reintroduces Landmark Bill to Lower Costs for Farmers to Fight Climate Change(opens in a new tab) Jun 23, 2023
  18. [18] On The Issues(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2022
  19. [19] Immigration(opens in a new tab) Mar 7, 2022
  20. [20] Harder Statement on Violence in Israel | Representative Josh Harder(opens in a new tab) May 13, 2021
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