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California State Board of Equalization District 2

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

General election

DemocraticIncumbentSmall business owner

Sally Lieber, a small business owner, is the incumbent seeking re-election to California State Board of Equalization District 2. Sally Lieber emphasizes Government Reform.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateBusiness owner and president

John Pimentel is a clean energy executive and community college trustee running for California State Board of Equalization in his first campaign. He emphasizes practical leadership, tax fairness including eliminating sales tax on food, and using government purchasing power to address economic inequality.

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Primary

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

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

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateDistrict 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.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedBusiness owner and president

John Pimentel is a clean energy executive and community college trustee running for California State Board of Equalization in his first campaign. He emphasizes practical leadership, tax fairness including eliminating sales tax on food, and using government purchasing power to address economic inequality.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateHospitality management

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

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

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

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DemocraticAdvancedSmall business owner

Sally Lieber, a small business owner, is the incumbent seeking re-election to California State Board of Equalization District 2. Sally Lieber emphasizes Government Reform.

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