Mono County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
Who is running for California Senate and California Assembly, and where they stand on housing, public safety and roads.
Local races not included. We have not yet gathered Mono County's county, city and school board races, so they are not shown here. Your ballot may carry them. See the California Secretary of State elections page.
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These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Find your districts by addressCalifornia Senate District 4Jaron Brandon (D) · Alexandra Duarte (R)
Jaron Brandon
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- 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
About Jaron Brandon
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.
Alexandra Duarte
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- 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
About Alexandra Duarte
Alexandra Duarte is a farmer who, with a spouse, grows almonds and walnuts on the family farm in Modesto, per Duarte's campaign site.
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.
Full race pageCalifornia Assembly District 8David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.

David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa
Top priorities
From other published sources
- State budget oversight and human services policy, per Assembly committee roster
- Higher education, housing and community development, per Assembly committee roster
About David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa
Tangipa is a San Joaquin Valley resident who attended Fresno State, where he played tight end, and earned a bachelor's degree in political science and criminology and an MBA, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, Tangipa built a career helping people buy homes, was elected to Assembly District 8 in 2024, and serves as Budget Vice-Chair.
David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa (REP) 100.0 percent advanced, 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.
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Who is on the ballot in Mono County, California on November 3, 2026?
Mono County sample ballot 2026: who is running for california assembly and california senate, with bios, priorities and campaign sites. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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