McNerney says he won’t run for another term, opening seat to three challengers

by Victoria Franco, Bay City News January 19, 2022January 19, 2022

Rep. Jerry McNerney honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month in an October 2021 photo. The eight-term congressman from Stockton has decided not to run for re-election to his 9th District seat. (Photo courtesy of Congressman Jerry McNrney/Facebook)

Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Stockton, announced that he will not seek re-election to his congressional seat.

McNerney’s announcement Tuesday means the seat will be sought by Rep. Josh Harder, D-Turlock, who currently represents California’s 10th Congressional District; Tom Patti, a Republican who currently serves on the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors; and Harpreet Chima, a Democrat and University of California, Davis alumnus.

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Victoria Franco, Bay City News

Victoria Franco is a Stockton-based reporter covering the diverse news around the Central Valley as part of the Report for America program. As a Stockton native, Franco is proud to cover stories within her community and report a variety of coverage. She is a San Jose State University alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. In her collegiate years she was Managing Editor for the Spartan Daily. From her time at the Spartan Daily she helped lead her staff to California College Media Awards and a General Excellence first place. Victoria encourages readers to email her story tips and ideas at victoria.franco@baycitynews.com.

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