Stockton mayor Kevin Lincoln concedes defeat in California’s 9th Congressional District

Courtesy Photo STOCKTON – Kevin Lincoln, the Black Republican mayor of Stockton, has conceded defeat in his bid for California’s 9th Congressional District, acknowledging incumbent Democrat Josh Harder as the victor. Lincoln’s campaign announced the concession on Wednesday night, two days after Harder declared his win. The Associated Press has yet to officially call the race, but as of Thursday afternoon, Harder led with over 117,000 votes, compared to Lincoln’s nearly 109,000, a margin of just over three percentage points.“While the results are not what we had hoped for, I remain incredibly proud of the journey we’ve shared and the incredible progress we’ve made together. I want to thank every volunteer, supporter, and voter who believed in our vision for a stronger Valley,” Lincoln’s campaign said in a statement.Lincoln emphasized the resilience of the community, stating, “Our community has been through tough times, and we know what it means to rise, overcome, and continue moving forward. I remain committed to our community and our shared mission to make the Valley a better place. This campaign may have ended, but the work continues. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”Harder has served in Congress since unseating Republican Jeff Denham in...