These are the candidates running in California’s 9th Congressional District
(FOX40.COM) — The California primary election is taking place on March 5, and residents of the 9th Congressional District, which largely overlaps San Joaquin County, will have an opportunity to make their selection for whom they want to represent them in Washington D.C.
On the primary election ballot, voters will decide which two candidates make it to the general election on November 5. The general election winner will be the U.S. Representative for the 9th Congressional District of California.
Rep. Josh Harder (D) won in the 2022 election and is running for reelection. He defeated incumbent Rep. Jeff Denham (R), making him one of seven new congressional members who flipped a California district from Republican to Democratic, according to Ballotpedia.
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Harder’s challengers this year are Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln (R), John McBride (R), and Khalid Jeffrey Jafri (R).
Here is a preview of the candidates running to become the U.S. Representative for California’s 9th Congressional District.
Josh Harder
Harder won his first election to the seat in 2018 and is running for reelection. During his time in office, Harder was assigned to the House Committee on Appropriations, the committee that is responsible for funding most of the functions of the federal government.
He was born in Turlock, California, and received his education at Stanford University and Harvard University.
Kevin Lincoln II
Kevin Lincoln II currently serves as the Mayor of Stockton. Mayoral elections in Stockton are nonpartisan; however, Ballotpedia reads, “Media outlets have reported that Lincoln is affiliated with the Republican Party.”
Lincoln was born in Stockton, California, and spent time serving as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. He received a master’s degree in Executive Leadership and spent time in Silicon Valley before pursuing a career in politics.
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John McBride
John McBride is from Meriden, Connecticut, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1984. According to Ballotpedia, his career includes work as a strength and conditioning coach.
“I am originally from Connecticut but I’ve lived in California since 1989 when I came here to serve as the first Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of the Pacific,” McBride said in a statement.
He continued, “In addition to serving athletes for 12 years at UOP, I served as the first Strength Coach at St. Mary’s High School for 13 years. I’ve worked over 40 years serving and strengthening athletes and helping them reach their full potential. Now it’s time to serve We The People and strengthen our state and our nation.”
Khalid Jeffrey Jafri
Khalid Jeffrey Jafri is a San Joaquin County resident who worked as a California government employee with the state’s Water Resources Department. According to his website, Jafri holds a degree in electrical engineering.
“My commitment is to stand up to powerful special interests, buck political pressure, and work hard for wellness and strength of families,” a statement on Jafri’s website read.
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