San Joaquin County residents will be voting for a new U.S. Representative in California’s 9th and 13th Congressional Districts on Tuesday in the primary election.
Rep. Josh Harder, California’s 9th Congressional District, will be running as the only democratic candidate. Former Stockton Mayor Kevin, a republican candidate, is running against incumbent Rep. Adam Gray for District 13.
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U.S. House District 9 candidates
Some of the district’s main issues are healthcare, homelessness, cost of living and immigration.
A large portion of the San Joaquin Valley is in District 9. The district also includes most of San Joaquin County with cities like Tracy, Manteca, Lodi, Ripon, Escalon and Mountain House, and several census-designated places like French Camp. Parts of Contra Costa and Stanislaus counties are also in District 9.
The five candidates shared their positions on healthcare affordability and access, the racial wealth gap and economic opportunity during a forum at Victory In Praise Church ahead of the June 2 primary election on May 4. This was organized by the Stockton branch of the NAACP, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Faith in the Valley and Victory in Praise Church.
Harder has been in office since Jan. 3, 2023, with his current term ending on Jan. 3, 2027, according to Ballotpedia. He is endorsed by the Democratic Party of California, California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO, California Teachers Association, National Union of Healthcare Workers and more.
McBride is endorsed by the Republican Party of California, San Joaquin County, Calif., Republican Party and San Joaquin Young Republicans, among others.
The other candidates endorsements are not listed on Ballotpedia.
U.S. House District 13
Adam Gray has been in his position since Jan 3, 2025. His current term ends on Jan. 3, 2027, according to Ballotpedia. He is endorsed by the Democratic Party of California, the National Union of Healthcare Workers and the California Federation of Teachers’ Voting Group, among others.
Kevin Lincoln is endorsed by President Donald Trump, the Republican Party of California, San Joaquin County, Calif., the Republican Party and others.
Voting in San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County polls will open for voters on Election Day, Tuesday, June 2, at 130 polling locations, the registrar of voters’ office, and drop box locations. All polls will close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Ballots can be dropped off on Tuesday at one of 27 secure ballot drop box locations in the county. Locations and hours can be found on the registrar of voters’ website.
The San Joaquin County Administration Building at 44 N. San Joaquin St. in Stockton will also have a drive-through drop-off location available outside. This will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Election night.
This story will be updated as election results become available.
This article originally appeared on The Record: Nine compete for seats in Congressional Districts 9, 13
Reporting by Angelaydet Rocha, The Stockton Record / The Record
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