Federal
U.S. Representative, 9th Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A U.S. representative votes on federal laws and the federal budget in the U.S. House.
Covers part of Kings County.
Public safety
Joel AzumahRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Yvette D. ClarkeDemocratic
- Supports abolishing ICE; co-sponsored ICE body camera bill.
- Introduced the ASPIRE Act for TPS-eligible immigrants.
Education
Joel AzumahRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Yvette D. ClarkeDemocratic
- Supports free college and student loan relief.
Housing
Joel AzumahRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Yvette D. ClarkeDemocratic
- Introduced bill to cut rent in subsidized housing.
Economy & jobs
Joel AzumahRepublican, Conservative
- Supports raising the federal minimum wage to $17.
- Supports returning manufacturing to the United States.
Yvette D. ClarkeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Joel AzumahRepublican, Conservative
- Supports rebuilding roads, rail, pipelines and nuclear plants.
Yvette D. ClarkeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Joel AzumahRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Yvette D. ClarkeDemocratic
- Supports the Green New Deal.
Health & human services
Joel AzumahRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Yvette D. ClarkeDemocratic
- Supports Medicare for All.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.