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Tip the Scale Blue — election intelligence for 2026 progressives. Poll data from Ballotpedia. Ratings from Cook, Sabato, and Inside Elections.

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California 9th District · House

Josh Harder (D)vsJohn McBride (R)

Election Day · Nov 3, 2026

Score updated Jul 14, 2026

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181MONITOR

Priority Score Breakdown

Candidates

Josh Harder

Democrat· Incumbent

Progressive votes: 89.02%

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John McBride

Republican

War Chest (FEC)

Harder

$4.4M

McBride

$17k

Cash on hand, most recent FEC filing.

Expert Ratings

Cook PoliticalCookSafe D

California house — Score 181 | Tip the Scale Blue