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 ... a Republican. Harder worked in venture capital until 2017. He left during his first congressional bid and taught at Modesto Junior College.

Josh Harder, D-Tracy ... San Joaquin County Supervisor Tom Patti, a Republican. Harder worked in venture capital until 2017. He left during his first congressional bid and taught at Modesto Junior ...

Amid a close battle for control of Congress, Democratic Rep. Josh Harder led Republican challenger Kevin Lincoln by 3,156 votes in the race for District 9 as of Wednesday, according to the San Joaquin ...