Incumbent
Josh Harder
CA-09 primary: first place
$19.4K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age39 years old (Aug 1, 1986)
GenderMale
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LocationCalifornia
BackgroundPolitician
EducationStanford University (B.A.), 2008
Notable personal detailsJoshua Keck Harder is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 9th congressional district (since 2023), after representing California's 10th congressional district (2019–2023). He was born in Turlock, California, and earned a B.A. from Stanford University and an M.B.A. and M.P.P. from Harvard University. Before Congress, his work has included roles described as entrepreneur, consultant, and professor.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports Democratic economic measures that include targeted revenue-raising provisions (e.g., votes for the Inflation Reduction Act) while emphasizing policies to lower costs for families and protect certain tax provisions for constituents. Has voted to prevent some specific tax increases affecting middle-class benefits (example: opposing a 40% tax on certain employer health plans) and generally backs Democratic tax/spending initiatives tied to climate, health, and affordability.
Healthcare
Josh Harder has cosponsored the Medicare for All legislation and has said that a policy such as Medicare for All would better provide universal health coverage while also supporting efforts to lower costs and protect coverage for preexisting conditions.
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Immigration & Border
Supports legal pathways and protections for Dreamers and has advocated for comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship; has raised concerns about conditions at immigration detention facilities and sought clarification from federal agencies on DACA implementation.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports reproductive rights and federal protections for abortion access, has voted for legislation to codify and protect abortion rights, and opposes nationwide bans and efforts to restrict access. Advocates defending and expanding access to abortion and related reproductive healthcare in line with current federal and California protections.
Climate & Energy
Supports federal climate and clean-energy investments and has voted for major climate legislation while also engaging in bipartisan, technology-neutral energy permitting efforts. Emphasizes clean air, water, and clean energy investment for his district and has a high lifetime score from environmental groups.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports expanded background checks and other common‑sense gun safety measures while also supporting law enforcement. He voted for federal background‑check legislation and supported the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which included provisions to incentivize state extreme‑risk (red flag) laws and fund community violence prevention.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Josh Harder for CA-09 primary: first place
League of Conservation Voters Action Fund
Political organization
League of Conservation Voters Action Fund endorsed Josh Harder.
Teamsters Joint Council 7
Labor organization
Teamsters Joint Council 7 endorsed Josh Harder in its 2026 primary election endorsements.
Operating Engineers Local 3
Labor organization
Operating Engineers Local 3 endorsed Josh Harder in its 2026 primary endorsements.
Council for a Livable World
Public endorsement
Council for a Livable World endorsed Josh Harder.
Fundraising
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