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2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

California State Board of Equalization

2 candidates, listed alphabetically.

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California uses a top-two primary: the two candidates with the most votes in the June 2 primary advanced, regardless of party, so both finalists can be from the same party.

California uses a top-two primary for congressional, statewide and legislative offices: the two candidates with the most primary votes advance regardless of party, so both general-election candidates can be from the same party. Write-in candidates for these offices can run only in the primary. California Secretary of State

Candidates

Nelson Esparza

Democratic

Nelson Esparza is an American educator and politician serving as the president of the Fresno City Council since 2026. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the same role in 2022 and has served as a member of the city council since 2019, representing the 7th district.

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Shannon Grove

Republican

Shannon Grove is an American politician, who represents California's 12th State Senatorial district, encompassing the southern Central Valley and parts of the High Desert. A Republican, she served as the minority leader of the California State Senate from 2019 to 2021.

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