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U.S. House · CA-09 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Josh Harder

Democratic candidate for California's 9th Congressional District

A San Joaquin Valley congressman and former business instructor focused on affordable healthcare, local jobs, Delta water protection and reducing corporate influence.

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DistrictCA-09
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Josh stands.

Campaign position

Lower insulin costs and expand local care

  • He supports a $35 monthly insulin cap and bringing more doctors to the Valley so residents can obtain affordable care locally

Campaign position

Bring higher-paying jobs closer to home

  • He supports growing local agricultural technology, information technology and clean-energy jobs to reduce workers' need for long commutes

Campaign position

Pair housing with mental-health and job support

  • He backs emergency housing and services addressing homelessness, including mental-health care, substance-use treatment and job training

Campaign proposal

Ban corporate PAC contributions

  • His Ban Corporate PACs Act proposal would limit corporate influence in elections rather than treating corporate donors as Congress's priority

Campaign position

Provide Dreamers a path to citizenship

  • He supports the DREAM Act and comprehensive immigration reform, alongside technology aimed at stopping drug and human trafficking at the border

Campaign position

Stop the Delta Tunnel and improve water storage

  • He opposes the Delta Tunnel and supports new water storage and infrastructure to protect the Valley's farms and communities

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2024

    Accomplishment

    Helped secure selection for a $110.5 million clean-port grant

    The Port of Stockton credits Harder and Alex Padilla's support for its 2024 EPA Clean Ports selection, intended for zero-emission equipment and infrastructure.

  • Experience

    Business career

    Worked in the private sector helping businesses grow.

  • Experience

    Junior-college instructor

    Taught business at a local junior college.

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