Merced 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 Merced 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.

California › Merced County › California Senate District 4

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.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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)

Next on your ballotCalifornia Senate District 14

See your full ballot

Voting info and more

Questions about this race

Who is running for California Senate District 4 in 2026?

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.

How do I see my exact Merced County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Merced County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official California election office, or see the full Merced County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

The rest of your Merced County ballot

4 tracked races in Merced County, California. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot

California Assembly District 22 California Assembly District 27 See all 4 Merced County races

Candidate profiles

Jaron Brandon, full profile Alexandra Duarte, full profile Official California election office