(FOX40.COM) \u2014 The primary race for California\u2019s 9th Congressional District pits incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Josh Harder against four Republicans who hope to unseat him.<\/p>\n
The newly redrawn 9th District no longer covers all of Stockton but still includes parts as well as Tracy and Manteca. Antioch was also drawn into the 9th District as part of the Prop 50 redistricting effort.<\/p>\n
Josh Harder (D)<\/p>\n
Harder is the current representative for California\u2019s 9th Congressional District and is running for reelection.<\/p>\n
Harder supports repealing the gas tax, capping insulin prices and hiring more police officers to fight drug trafficking.<\/p>\n
Read more about Harder\u2019s platform on his campaign website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Khalid Jafri (R)<\/p>\n Khalid Jafri is a retired engineer who worked for the state\u2019s water resources department.<\/p>\n Parts of Jafri\u2019s platform include creating cost controls to fight inflation and not compromising on border security.<\/p>\n Jafri goes more into issues important to him on his campaign website<\/a>. Jafri previously ran for the 9th Congressional District in 2024.<\/p>\n John McBride (R)<\/p>\n John McBride, a longtime strength coach at local schools, is also running<\/p>\n In office, McBride says he would seek to cut back on government spending, advocate for natural healing methods and reduce government influence on small farms.<\/p>\n Voters can learn more about McBride\u2019s positions on his campaign website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Other candidates:<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n