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Three California lawmakers are racing to replace sitting members on the historic Board of Equalization — the state’s only elected tax board — as a wave of 20+ candidates vie for four district seats. Though stripped of most power in the 2000s, the 1870s-era board still handles a third of California’s tax revenue and remains a political launchpad. Incumbents face stiff challengers in hotly contested races, including Senator Shannon Grove vs. Nelson Esparza in District One, Sally Lieber vs. John Pimentel in District Two, and a crowded field in District Four featuring Senator Tom Umberg. With party endorsements and taxpayer advocacy shaping the campaigns, these elections could redefine the board’s future — and the next big political moves in California.

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