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Board of Equalization Member District 4
June 2, 2026 primary · the general
| Candidate | Form 700 | Findings | Raised | Their own | Spent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Arias D Taxpayer Advocate/Boardmember | 2026 Candidate 1 gifts | — | $244,929 | $45,000 | $233,037 |
| Cody Petterson D Equalization Boardmember Deputy | 2026 Candidate 2 businesses & trusts | — | $31,825 | $9,800 | $32,670 |
| Tom Umberg D Small Businessman/Senator | 2025 Annual 19 investments, 2 businesses & trusts, 12 gifts, 1 travel | 1 | $2,330,624 | — | $2,863,110 |
| Denis Bilodeau R Taxpayer Association President | 2026 Candidate 13 investments, 1 businesses & trusts, 1 real property, 1 income | 1 | $63,448 | $100,000 | $58,869 |
| Gardner C. Osborne L Enrolled Agent | 2026 Candidate 44 investments, 1 businesses & trusts, 1 real property, 2 income | — | — | — | — |
Raised: itemized contributions to the candidate's controlled committees on Cal-Access reports covering 2025–2026 (latest amendments only). Their own: contributions and loans from the candidate. A candidate for federal office (U.S. House) reports to the FEC, not Cal-Access.
Outside spending
$334,532 spent by independent committees for or against this race's candidates (24-hour reports, Form 496). The candidates don't control it.
| Spender | For / against | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advance California, Sponsored by California Apartment Association 2026-05-07 – 2026-05-18 · latest report | for Tom Umberg | $214,793 |
| JOBSPAC, A BI-PARTISAN COALITION OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS, SPONSORED BY THE CALIFORNIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2026-05-22 · latest report | for Tom Umberg | $100,000 |
| Advance California, Sponsored by California Apartment Association and California Life Sciences 2026-05-05 · latest report | for Tom Umberg | $16,185 |
| San Diego Labor Coalition, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of North America Local 89 2026-05-26 – 2026-05-27 · latest report | for Tom Umberg | $3,554 |
Expenditures of $1,000 or more within 90 days of the election, reported within 24 hours; earlier spending is reported on other forms not shown here.
Donors to more than one candidate here
4 donors gave to two or more of this race's candidates (all their contributions to each, 2025–2026).
| Donor | Gave to | In this race |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan, LLC Business · Dallas · registered lobbyist employer | Martín Arias $3,000 · Tom Umberg $4,500 | $7,500 |
| Apartment Association of Orange County PAC Group or PAC · Anaheim | Martín Arias $2,500 · Tom Umberg $2,500 · Denis Bilodeau $2,500 | $7,500 |
| Secretary of State Business · Sacramento | Tom Umberg $575 · Denis Bilodeau $1,800 | $2,375 |
| Southwest Airlines Business · Dallas · registered lobbyist employer | Martín Arias $352 · Tom Umberg $1,500 | $1,852 |