John McBride
CA-09 primary: first place
$17.4K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAthletic performance coach
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundAthletic performance coach
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Notable personal detailsJohn McBride is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 9th Congressional District (challenger, 2026 cycle). He has worked as an athletic performance/strength and conditioning coach, including serving as the first strength and conditioning coach at the University of the Pacific (beginning in 1989). He has also worked as a strength coach at St. Mary’s High School and has described a career spanning more than 40 years in athletic performance coaching.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate advocates reducing taxes and shrinking government spending, supports eliminating taxes on Social Security, and emphasizes policies to support small businesses and energy independence. His platform describes reducing what it calls "oppressive tax policies" and drastically shrinking government spending.
Healthcare
Supports 'medical freedom', greater emphasis on natural healing methods, removing chemicals from food and water, and opposes government 'death boards', signaling preference for reduced government mandates and non-governmental approaches to health policy.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement while emphasizing adherence to legal immigration rules. Campaign priorities list a “Stronger Southern Border” and public questionnaire material indicates immigrants should follow legal rules and regulations.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports significant restrictions on abortion: opposes taxpayer funding for abortion providers, believes life begins at conception, and has said the federal government should set limits such as a 15-week cap while requiring stricter regulations on chemical abortion and provider qualifications.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
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