Esparza and Grove are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Madera County election filings.
Every address in Madera County is in Board of Equalization District 1, per the California Secretary of State's Board of Equalization district map.
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California › Madera County › Board of Equalization Member, District 1
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Nelson Esparza was elected to the Fresno City Council in 2018, where he is serving his second term as Chairman of the Finance and Audit Committee, according to his campaign site. He teaches Economics at Fresno City College and holds a Master of Public Policy from the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, per the site.
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Shannon Grove is a United States Army veteran who founded the staffing company Continental Labor and Staffing Resources, according to her campaign site. She was the first woman veteran elected to the California Legislature and currently represents the 16th Senate District, per the site.
Who is running for Board of Equalization Member, District 1 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Board of Equalization Member, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nelson Esparza and Shannon Grove. Candidate information follows official Madera County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Board of Equalization Member, District 1 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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Candidate roster from official Madera County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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