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California State Board of Equalization District 4

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026

General election

Republican

Running for California State Board of Equalization, not his first run for office. He served on his city council and water board. His stated priorities are protecting Proposition 13 property rights, suspending the gas tax, and opposing all tax increases.

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Democratic

California State Senator Tom Umberg is an attorney and U.S. Army Colonel in the Reserve. He previously served as Deputy Drug Czar for President Clinton and Assistant U.S. Attorney. Umberg is running for California State Board of Equalization District 4.

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Primary

DemocraticChief of staff

Cody Petterson is a Democratic candidate for California State Board of Equalization District 4 in the 2026 election.

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RepublicanAdvanced

Running for California State Board of Equalization, not his first run for office. He served on his city council and water board. His stated priorities are protecting Proposition 13 property rights, suspending the gas tax, and opposing all tax increases.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidate

Gardner Osborne is a Libertarian candidate for California State Board of Equalization District 4 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticPublic servant

Martin Arias is a Democratic candidate for California State Board of Equalization District 4 in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticAdvanced

California State Senator Tom Umberg is an attorney and U.S. Army Colonel in the Reserve. He previously served as Deputy Drug Czar for President Clinton and Assistant U.S. Attorney. Umberg is running for California State Board of Equalization District 4.

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