Alexandra Duarte
Candidate for State Senate District 4
Alexandra Duarte is a Republican. She runs for state Senate District 4. The vote is November 3, 2026. She faces Democrat Jaron Brandon. He is a Tuolumne County Supervisor. She lives on a farm near Modesto. It is in Stanislaus County. The farm grows pistachios and almonds. She is married to John Duarte. He is a farmer too. He once served in the U.S. House. That was California's 13th District, from 2023 to 2025. He runs Duarte Nursery. They married in 1996. They have four children. In the June 2026 primary, Duarte advanced. So did Brandon. This was notable for one reason. It bumped the GOP incumbent, Marie Alvarado-Gil. She did not make it past the primary. No prior office for Duarte herself could be confirmed. This looks like her first run for office. Little else about her could be confirmed, beyond farm work. Home: outside Modesto, in Stanislaus County, California. Occupation: almond and pistachio farmer, on the family farm. Prior office: none found. This appears to be her first run for office.
On the issues
- Taxes & Cost of Living
Wants to cut taxes and regulations she says are driving up gas prices, and opposes Sacramento policies she blames for high costs.
“Gas prices in California are out of control.”
Source → - Economy & Jobs
Says California has the highest grocery prices in the country and wants state policy to prioritize farmers and ranchers.
“Californians are paying the highest grocery prices in the country.”
Source → - Water & Natural Resources
Wants to build dams, canals, and pipes for local water retention, saying local farms are going dry.
“Our farms are going dry because politicians are getting rich.”
Source → - Environment, Energy & Climate
Supports forest clearing and full funding for firefighter equipment and stations to combat wildfires in the Sierra foothills, alongside insurance reform for affordability.
“Our politicians aren't getting them the help they need.”
Source → - Criminal Justice & Courts
Says shoplifting is a crime and criminals belong in jail, and supports increased law-enforcement funding and stricter sentencing.
“Shoplifting is a crime, that criminals belong in jail.”
Source → - Infrastructure & Transportation
Wants better transportation infrastructure, additional freeway lanes and highway capacity, and investment in community colleges and job-training programs.
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