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California's 9th Congressional District (CA-9)

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Josh Harder, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2023.

The district includes parts of San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Contra Costa counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 774,084, a median household income of $91,983, and a median age of 35.7. Of residents 25 and older, 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Josh Harder, U.S. Representative for California's 9th District
Josh Harder

U.S. Representative for California's 9th District · Democrat

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2026 redistricting

California uses a new congressional map in 2026: AB 604 (Proposition 50), approved by voters Nov 4, 2025.

The 2026 election for CA-9 uses the new map's CA-9; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Harder has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

4 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 CA-9 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for CA-9 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Josh Harder (incumbent)Democratic$4,083,528$4,739,488Jun 30
John McBrideRepublican$52,178$18,738Jun 30
James H. ShoemakerRepublican$29,268$0Jul 8
Parminder SinghRepublican$401$61Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
774,084
Median household income
$91,983
Median age
35.7
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

California senators

Neighboring districts

  • CA-5 · Tom McClintock (R)
  • CA-7 · Doris Matsui (D)
  • CA-10 · Mark DeSaulnier (D)
  • CA-13 · Adam Gray (D)
  • CA-14 · Aisha Wahab (D)

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