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2026 Race · California

U.S. House (District 9)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 9) in California is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Josh Harder (Democratic) and John McBride (Republican). The seat is currently held by Josh Harder (Democratic), who has served since January 2019, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

John McBride

Republican

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Incumbent's record this term

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Josh Harder

Democratic · Since January 2019

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Appropriations

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9406

    To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on the number of waivers to certain pay...

  • HR.9243

    Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026

2026 California U.S. House (District 9) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 9) in California in 2026?

Josh Harder (Democratic) and John McBride (Republican). Josh Harder is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 California U.S. House (District 9) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by California and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Josh Harder, a Democratic, currently represents California, serving since January 2019.

What committees does Josh Harder serve on?

Josh Harder serves on House Committee on Appropriations. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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