John McBride
Candidate for U.S. Representative, Congressional District 9
John McBride is the Republican candidate for California's 9th Congressional District. The general election is November 3, 2026. He was born in Meriden, Connecticut. He earned a bachelor's degree from Central Connecticut State University in 1984. He moved to California in 1989. He has spent more than 40 years as an athletic coach. He began as a strength and conditioning coach at the University of the Pacific. He later worked as a strength coach at St. Mary's High School in Stockton. His campaign materials describe early work in agricultural labor as a teenager. McBride is married and has five children. He has not held elected office before. He finished second in the June 2, 2026 top-two primary. He took 30,625 votes (23.3%), according to the Secretary of State's certified Statement of Vote. That result sent him to the general election. His campaign lists endorsements from the Republican Party of California. It also lists several county and local Republican organizations. Home: Stockton, California. Occupation: college and high school strength and conditioning coach. Current candidate for Congress. Prior office: none. This is his first run for public office.
On the issues
- Economy & Jobs
Supports shrinking government spending and reducing regulation on small businesses and farmers as a way to strengthen the economy, and supports energy independence as an economic driver.
Source → - Taxes & Cost of Living
Supports reducing federal taxes generally, eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits, and cutting government spending.
Source → - Health & Health Care
Emphasizes 'medical freedom,' opposes what he calls 'death boards,' supports removing chemicals from food and water, and favors natural healing approaches over conventional interventions such as vaccine mandates.
Source → - Immigration & Border
Supports stronger enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Source → - Education & Schools
Emphasizes parental rights in education and child-rearing and opposes what he terms 'educational indoctrination' in schools.
Source → - Criminal Justice & Courts
Supports local law enforcement and favors pursuing criminal prosecution as part of a crime-reduction focus.
Source → - Environment, Energy & Climate
Supports U.S. energy independence through greater use of domestic natural resources, including expanded nuclear power investment; does not address climate/emissions targets or renewables specifically.
Source → - Government, Elections & Democracy
Supports congressional term limits and describes election integrity/voting rights as a priority, without further specifics on campaign finance or ethics rules.
Source → - Technology & Privacy
Opposes a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and lists artificial intelligence regulation as a policy interest, without detailing a specific AI policy proposal.
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