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2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matthew Adams and Heath Flora. Candidate information follows official Stanislaus County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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.
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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
2026 priorities (per the candidate profile)
- 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
Heath Flora represents California Assembly District 9, covering Amador, Calaveras, Sacramento, San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties, per the Assembly's official member page. He serves as vice chair of the Budget Committee for the First Extraordinary Session and as a member of the Rules Committee, per the same source. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
