San Joaquin County, California

California Assembly District 9

2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matthew Adams and Heath Flora. Candidate information follows official San Joaquin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Matthew Adams (Democratic) and Heath Flora (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Heath Flora is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Heath Flora (REP) 30.6 percent and Matthew Adams (DEM) 25.9 percent advanced over Jim Shoemaker (REP) 22.7 percent, Michael Perez (DEM) 9.3 percent, Brandon Owen (REP) 8.6 percent and 1 others, per the Secretary of State's Statement of Vote. California's top-two primary decides who prints in November; the field is the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the General Election (August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Heath Flora, is on the ballot.

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Matthew Adams

Democratic

Top priorities

Expanding affordable housing and tenant protections while holding developers accountable
A prevention-focused approach to public safety centered on housing, mental health care and homelessness services

Per the candidate profile.

Biography

Matthew Adams is a middle and high school teacher of math, science and government who previously worked as a regional field organizer for Equality California, per Out NW's Queer Politician Q&A. A graduate of Lodi High School and Sacramento State, he was born in Lodi and lives in Woodbridge, per his campaign profile. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Heath Flora

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Heath Flora represents the 9th Assembly District, covering parts of Amador, Calaveras, Sacramento, San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties, per the California State Assembly's official member page. He serves as Vice Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee and a member of the Rules Committee, per the same source. His ballot designation is Father/Farmer/Assemblyman, per the California Secretary of State's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for California Assembly District 9 in 2026?

When is the California Assembly District 9 election in California?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for California are on the California election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact San Joaquin County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official San Joaquin County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Matthew Adams, full profile Heath Flora, full profile Official California election office