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J. Brett Marymee

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

District director

J. Brett Marymee is a Republican candidate for California State Board of Equalization District 2 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

J. Brett Marymee earned a high school diploma from Central Valley High School, a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Riverside in 1984, and a graduate degree from the University of Southern California in 2001. Marymee's career experience includes working as a district director.[1]

Graduate:
University of Southern California, 2001
Bachelor's:
University of California, Riverside, 1984
High school:
Central Valley High School

In their own words

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Elected Director for the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District serving third four-year term and elected to first four-year term on the Santa Ynez Community Services District. Am a Small Business Owner that manages a real estate portfolio. Experienced engineering executive with past employers Northrop Grumman, Boeing and Raytheon. I am passionate to serve CA and use my role on the highest Tax Board to save Prop 13 and lower taxes for all Californians.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Save Proposition 13.Repeal the gas tax.Defeat the proposed mileage tax.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Election, Taxation, Water, and local Community Services to ensure value is provided to constituents with Government Services.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Reform CA and Carl DeMaio, California Republican Assembly, Santa Barbara County Republican Party, Santa Ynez Valley Common Sense, Lompoc Valley Republicans, and Make California Great Again.

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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J. Brett Marymee — California State Board of Equalization District 2 candidate, 2026 | True Vote