Dom Belza
Candidate for Assembly District 3
Dom Belza is a fourth-generation resident of California's North State. He is based near Yuba County, in Marysville. His family has farmed there since 1906. He has spent 19 years as a local realtor and businessman. He invests in farm and commercial property. He previously served on the Marysville City Council. He founded Free California, a conservative grassroots political group. He campaigned for Proposition 36 in 2024. Belza launched his run for California State Assembly District 3 in December 2024. He aims to succeed termed-out Assemblyman James Gallagher. He advanced from the June 2, 2026 primary with 46,076 votes (45.2%) in the certified count. He is married to Julia. They have four children. He faces fellow Republican James Johansson in the November 3, 2026 general election. Home: Marysville, Yuba County, California. Occupation: Agricultural business owner and real estate agent. Prior office: Former Marysville City Council member. This is his first run for state legislative office.
On the issues
- Economy & Jobs
Belza supports protecting the North State's agricultural-based economy and reducing regulatory burdens on rural businesses, though he has not detailed specific labor, wage, or licensing policies.
Source → - Taxes & Cost of Living
Belza opposes California's gas taxes and a proposed mileage (vehicle-miles-traveled) tax, and lists reducing the cost of living and pursuing 'tax reform' as central campaign priorities.
Source → - Housing & Homelessness
Belza links homelessness to drug abuse and public disorder and supported Proposition 36 (2024) as a tool to address it, though he has not laid out a specific housing-supply or shelter policy.
Source → - Public Safety & Policing
Belza emphasizes strengthening public safety and has been endorsed by, and closely aligned with, multiple sheriffs, district attorneys, and police organizations; he also supports Second Amendment rights.
Source → - Criminal Justice & Courts
Belza supported Proposition 36 (2024), which increased penalties for certain drug and theft offenses, serving as honorary co-chair of the local Yes on Prop 36 campaign, and emphasizes holding offenders accountable and protecting crime victims.
Source → - Education & Schools
Belza broadly supports 'safe, quality educational environments' and lists parental rights as a campaign priority, but has not detailed specific K-12 funding, curriculum, or school-choice proposals.
Source → - Environment, Energy & Climate
Belza prioritizes wildfire prevention through increased fuel-reduction funding for Cal Fire and incorporating private industry (grazing, timber operations) into forest management, while also emphasizing lower energy/utility costs for residents.
Source → - Water & Natural Resources
Belza calls for expanded water storage capacity, supports the Sites Reservoir project, and wants to streamline permitting for water infrastructure while balancing environmental review.
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