John McBride
Won the June 2, 2026 top-two primary with about 23% of the vote.
John McBride is a strength and conditioning coach and the Republican nominee for California's 9th Congressional District, campaigning on reducing government spending, border security, and support for law enforcement.[4]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
Campaign site lists a "stronger southern border" and support for criminal prosecution under his public-safety priorities.[5]
- OpposesRaise taxes on high earners or corporations
Campaign site calls for reducing what he describes as oppressive tax policies and no tax on Social Security, alongside drastically shrinking government spending.[5]
- SupportsIncrease police funding and staffing
Campaign site lists support for local law enforcement among his "Safer Communities" priorities.[5]
In their words — priorities
- Campaign site lists reducing what he calls oppressive tax policies, shrinking government spending, and supporting small business under "Economy."[5]
- Lists "Safer Communities" as a priority, including support for local law enforcement, a stronger southern border, and mental health initiatives.[5]
- Lists agricultural water rights and reducing government influence on small, private farms under "Agriculture."[5]
Background
Campaign money
Raised $52K · spent $34K · $19K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗