Four candidates are vying for California’s 9th Congressional District, currently held by Rep. Josh Harder, D-Tracy.
The top two vote-getters will advance from the March 5 primary to the Nov. 5 general election.
The Stockton-anchored 9th takes in most of San Joaquin County and parts of Contra Costa and Stanislaus counties.
Josh Harder
Party : Democratic
Age : 37
Birthplace : Turlock, California
Residence : Tracy, California
Occupation : U.S. Representative
Education : Stanford University (Bachelor’s); Harvard Business School (MBA); Harvard Kennedy School (Master’s of Public Policy); Modesto High School
Offices held : U.S. Representative, 2019-present
Campaign website address : harderforcongress.com
Q. What steps will you urge to help reduce federal deficits?
When my wife Pam and I welcomed our daughter Lillian into the world, it brought new meaning to my commitment to leaving a strong and stable economy for the next generation. I am very concerned we’re passing an enormous amount of debt from our generation onto future generations. We need smart measures to bring down our national debt and get on pace to balance the budget.