Democratic Rep. Josh Harder and Republican challenger Kevin Lincoln are facing off in California's closely watched 9th Congressional District race, competing for a San Joaquin Valley seat that could help tip control of the U.

California Rep. Josh Harder, left, and Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln, right, are running for California’s 9th Congressional District in November 2024. Modesto Bee file; USA Today Network Rep. Josh Harder, D-Tracy, was leading his Republican challenger in ...

Democratic incumbent Josh Harder and Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln, a Republican, are competing for the office of Congressional District 9 in the 2024 California General Election on Nov. 5. The district covers a large portion of the Central Valley, including Tracy, Manteca, Stockton and Lodi.

Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln, a Republican, is hoping to step into a new role next year to represent California's 9th district in Congress. Lincoln is trying to unseat Democratic incumbent, Josh Harder.