State Board of Equalization, District 1 · California

Incumbent: Ted Gaines (Republican) · Incumbent term-limited (open seat) · Top-two general election
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

Candidates certified by the California Secretary of State for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election (top-two primary qualifiers) and published in the Official Voter Information Guide (voterguide.sos.ca.gov/candidates/boe-candidate-statements.htm).

Candidates checked against the official list: state election office source. Candidate list compiled from the official state election office source and the sources on each profile. Check your official sample ballot before voting.

Where they stand: Grove vs. Esparza

Shannon Grove: as a member of the California State Senate (District 12, 2018–present) and former State Assemblymember (2010–2016), see California State Senate District 12 official page and authored legislation.

No congressional voting record for: Nelson Esparza. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.

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