Board of Equalization

Esparza led his opponent Shannon Grove 55.3% to 44.7% one week after the election.

The two candidates running for District 1 of the California Board of Equalization have already held office in parts of the San Joaquin Valley. What are they standing for and what could they do in this new position?

California’s Board of Equalization has a quirky history dating back to the 19th Century. It’s a launching pad to statewide political office, too.