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

Lincoln to take another run at Harder

The nation saw a rematch between presidential candidates in November, and now San Joaquin County will see two familiar faces go head-to-head in Congress.

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

Ex-Stockton mayor Lincoln running for Josh Harder’s seat

Republican and former Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln is making a second run for the 9th Congressional seat now held by 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…