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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 9

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Official source: California Secretary of State (Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.), Elections Division ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

U.S. House · District 9 Vote for one
Josh Harder Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent Josh Harder represents California's 9th Congressional District and is seeking reelection in November 2026. Full profile → John McBride Republican Republican challenger John McBride, an athletic performance coach from Lodi, is running against incumbent Josh Harder in California's 9th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueJosh Harder
Democratic
John McBride
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports bringing good-paying jobs and fair trade to the Valley Voted 69 yes · 23 no · 2 missedSupports flat tax, spending cuts, and energy independence
HousingSupports lowering housing costs; introduced federal housing legislation Voted 5 yes Supports building more housing alongside mental health services
Health careSupports expanding coverage, capping drug prices, more Valley doctors Voted 23 yes · 10 no Opposes vaccine mandates; supports natural healing and food safety
ImmigrationSupports comprehensive reform, DREAM Act, and border security Voted 14 yes · 11 no Supports stronger border security and merit-based legal immigration
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position Voted 4 no Opposes abortion; supports federal 15-week limit as a minimum
EducationSupports vocational training, STEM funding, and trade education Voted 15 yes · 15 no Supports school choice and eliminating the Dept. of Education
Climate & energySupports climate-friendly farming legislation and clean energy investment Voted 41 yes · 67 no · 7 missedSupports water storage, desalination, and energy independence
Crime & public safetySupports increased law enforcement funding and anti-drug trafficking measures Voted 62 yes · 16 no Supports local law enforcement, tougher judges, and veteran support
Taxes & budgetSupports suspending the federal gas tax as temporary price relief Voted 27 yes · 33 no · 1 missedSupports cutting taxes, spending, and protecting Social Security
Gunsno sourced position Voted 2 yes · 6 no no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports banning corporate PACs and campaign finance reform Voted 6 yes · 9 no · 1 missedSupports SAVE Act and voter ID to ensure election integrity
Foreign policy & defenseSupports Israel's right to self-defense; called for Gaza aid and ceasefire Voted 88 yes · 20 no · 3 missedno sourced position

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