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Inyo County, California

California Senate District 4

2 candidates are tracked for California Senate District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jaron Brandon and Alexandra Duarte. Candidate information follows official Inyo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jaron Brandon (Democratic) and Alexandra Duarte (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. June 2 top-two primary result: Jaron Brandon (DEM) 41.3 percent and Alexandra Duarte (REP) 32.1 percent advanced over Marie Alvarado-Gil (REP) 26.6 percent, per the Secretary of State's Statement of Vote. California's top-two primary decides who prints in November; the field is the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the General Election (August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Jaron Brandon

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Expanding fire station coverage and modernizing fire equipment in rural areas
  • Cutting red tape on housing construction and accessory dwelling units
  • Expanding rural broadband access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jaron Brandon is Chair of the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, per Brandon's campaign site. Brandon also serves as Vice Chair of the Central Sierra Economic Development District and co-founded the Tuolumne County Housing Collaborative, per the same source.

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Alexandra Duarte

Republican

Top priorities
  • Lowering the price of gas through reduced taxes and regulation
  • Lowering grocery prices by supporting farmers and ranchers
  • Insurance reform and increased Cal Fire funding for wildfire prevention

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Alexandra Duarte is a farmer who, with a spouse, grows almonds and walnuts on the family farm in Modesto, per Duarte's campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)
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Questions about this race

Who is running for California Senate District 4 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for California Senate District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jaron Brandon and Alexandra Duarte. Candidate information follows official Inyo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the California Senate District 4 election in California?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for California are on the California election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Jaron Brandon, full profileAlexandra Duarte, full profileOfficial California election office