Khalid Jafri
CA-09 primary: first place
$18.5K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEngineer (retired; California Department of Water Resources)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundEngineer (retired; California Department of Water Resources)
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EducationBSEE, Electrical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (1968)
Notable personal detailsKhalid Jeffrey Jafri is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 9th Congressional District (2026). He is a retired engineer who worked for the California Department of Water Resources and has also been involved in farming and business in San Joaquin County. He previously ran for CA-09 in earlier cycles, including as a Democrat in 2022 and as a Republican in 2024.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports measures to reduce taxes and prevent tax increases, and emphasizes cost control and fiscally responsible policies. He prioritizes lowering costs for residents and promoting job growth and business investment while opposing tax and cost increases.
Healthcare
The candidate supports government-funded health care for all for basic illnesses and seeks improvements to access and affordability, including increasing availability of doctors and easing cost burdens for residents of the district.
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Immigration & Border
Supports reforming the immigration system with pathways to citizenship for talented immigrants while also emphasizing strong border security and measures to halt illegal trafficking and smuggling.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports restrictions on abortion and opposes taxpayer funding for abortion providers. He indicates elective abortion should be allowed in cases of rape or when the woman’s life is in danger and supports safety/reporting requirements for chemical abortion drugs.
Climate & Energy
Supports investment in clean energy and recognizes man-made climate change as a global threat requiring political action. Favors policies to promote renewable energy while acknowledging practical transitions given local economic contexts.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks and stronger efforts to keep military-style/combat guns out of criminals' hands while expressing general concern about gun violence and public safety. Does not advocate for extreme restrictions or repeal of gun rights in available statements.
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