About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming House election for California's 9th Congressional District, the Democratic candidate is the incumbent, Josh Harder, who is 38 years old. He holds a degree from Stanford University. Challenging him is Republican nominee Kevin Lincoln, aged 43, graduated from the University of Phoenix with a degree in business management and is the current Mayor of Stockton.
As it stands, the United States House of Representatives is composed of 212 Democrats, 220 Republicans, and 3 vacancies. Within California's 9th District, demographic data shows that the largest group is Hispanic, making up 44% of the population. Non-Hispanic Whites account for 24%, Asians represent 22%, and Blacks make up 8% of the district's residents.
California's 9th Congressional District has seen Democratic victories in recent elections, with Joe Biden winning the presidential race in 2020 by a margin of 13 points. The district also elected Harder to the House in 2022 by a margin of about 10 points. This district is considered somewhat competitive in the upcoming elections.
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