Meet California’s 9th Congressional District candidates

STOCKTON — California’s ninth Congressional District, newly redrawn, is a must-win for Democrats to keep up the bulk within the Home. On the heart of the race are two candidates with household ties to the realm: the present Democratic Consultant and the present San Joaquin County Supervisor. 

Rep. Josh Tougher (D) and Tom Patti (R) are within the closing days of an election that can resolve who will signify the district that primarily covers San Joaquin County with Stockton on the heart. 

Tougher grew up within the Central Valley and lives in Tracy, a part of the redrawn ninth Congressional District. He has a background in enterprise and is concentrated on reducing fuel costs, slicing the fuel tax, and inflation. He’s additionally targeted on water points that impression San Joaquin Valley farmers and agriculture, the highest trade within the district. 

Patti, a San Joaquin County Supervisor, spoke out in assist of In-N-Out Burger throughout the COVID-19 pandemic after the chain was fined by the Contra Costa County authorities for not verifying prospects’ vaccination playing cards.  

The wonderful got here after a spokesperson for Contra Costa County’s environmental well being division advised a Bay Space publication that enforcement officers visited the Morgan Hill restaurant thrice, leading to a warning and two fines totaling $750.

In 2018, Patti was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a crash on Interstate 5. He’s a former newbie boxer who skilled with Mike Tyson. 

Patti has been on the county board of supervisors since 2016 and helped launch a housing undertaking for veterans. He owns Delta Crane Gear Firm.

The race is a must-win for Democrats to keep up management of the Home.