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.

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.

Rep. Josh Harder, D-Tracy, was leading his Republican challenger in California’s 9th Congressional District on Tuesday night, according to the Associated Press, as early returns came in. Harder, a member of Congress since 2019, faced Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln, a Republican, in a race that analysts predicted might become close.