Placer County, California

California Assembly District 3

2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dom Belza and James "Jamie" Johansson. Candidate information follows official Placer County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Dom Belza (Republican) and James "Jamie" Johansson (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Assemblymember Member Vacant (Vacant), the sitting member per the Legislature's roster, is not on the November ballot. Both are Republicans: the top-two primary sends the two leading vote-getters to November regardless of party. June 2 top-two primary result: Dom Belza (REP) 45.2 percent and James "Jamie" Johansson (REP) 29.3 percent advanced over Andrew Coolidge (REP) 25.5 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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Dom Belza

Republican

Top priorities

Lowering taxes and reducing regulations to bring down the cost of living
Investing in water storage and infrastructure for Northern California agriculture
Increasing funding for fire-safe infrastructure and forest management to prevent wildfires

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Dom Belza is a husband and father of four and an agricultural businessman who previously served on a city council, per his campaign site. He is the Republican candidate for California Assembly District 3.

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James "Jamie" Johansson

Republican

Biography

Jamie Johansson is a Butte County farmer who began managing olive orchards near Oroville in 1998 and later developed his own olive oil brand, per his campaign site. He is a Republican candidate for California Assembly District 3.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for California Assembly District 3 in 2026?

When is the California Assembly District 3 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 Placer County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Dom Belza, full profile James "Jamie" Johansson, full profile Official California election office