Former California mayor is back for a rematch with Democrat Josh Harder

Former Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln Announces Run against Rep. Josh Harder – California Globe

Former Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln (R) announced on Tuesday that he will be running for California’s Ninth District Congressional seat in 2026, marking the second election in a row that Lincoln will attempt to defeat Congressman Josh Harder (D-CA). “As a Marine, I learned the value of service and sacrifice,” Lincoln said in a statement on Tuesday. “As a mayor, I took on the status quo and fought to make our city safer, more affordable and more …

Former California mayor is back for a rematch with Democrat Josh Harder

Republican Kevin Lincoln, who came within 4 points of unseating Democratic Rep. Josh Harder in California’s 9th District last year, is making another run for the competitive seat in the Central Valley. “As a Marine, I learned the value of service and sacrifice,” Lincoln, the former mayor of Stockton, said Tuesday in a statement launching his campaign. “As a mayor, I took on the status quo and fought to make our city safer, more affordable and mo…

Former Stockton, California mayor announces bid to unseat Josh Harder

Former Stockton Mayor Lincoln to make second attempt at District 9 seat

Former  Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln has announced  he is looking for a rematch against District 9 Representative Josh Harder.  Lincoln’s announcement marks his second attempt to unseat Democratic Congressional incumbent Josh Harder (D-Tracy). Last year, Harder defeated Lincoln, a Republican, by around 9,000 votes. District 9 encompasses most of San Joaquin County and parts of Contra Costa and Stanislaus counties. Lathrop is not in the 9th Distr…

Kevin Lincoln launches rematch run for Congress

Former Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln is running for Congress once again.  Lincoln launched his campaign for the 9th Congressional District on Tuesday, announcing his intention to rematch Rep. Josh Harder (D–Tracy).  Flashback: Harder defeated Lincoln by around 9,000 votes last November, securing a victory by 3.6 points.  It was the closest margin of victory Harder has had in his time in Congress. He was first elected in 2018, beating former Rep.…