Braden Murphy

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Braden Murphy

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 5, 2024

Personal

Birthplace

Sacramento, Calif.

Contact

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Braden Murphy ran for election to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors to represent District 4 in California. He lost in the primary on March 5, 2024.

Biography

Braden Murphy was born in Sacramento, California.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Sacramento County, California (2024)

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Sacramento County Board of Supervisors District 4

Rosario Rodriguez won election outright against Bret Daniels and Braden Murphy in the primary for Sacramento County Board of Supervisors District 4 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Rosario Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)	51.5	33,440
		Bret Daniels (Nonpartisan)	26.3	17,078
		Braden Murphy (Nonpartisan)	22.2	14,455

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 64,973
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Murphy in this election.

2022

See also: California State Board of Equalization election, 2022

General election

General election for California State Board of Equalization District 1

Incumbent Ted Gaines defeated Jose Altamirano in the general election for California State Board of Equalization District 1 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ted Gaines (R)	55.5	1,390,533
		Jose Altamirano (D)	44.5	1,114,423

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,504,956
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for California State Board of Equalization District 1

Incumbent Ted Gaines and Jose Altamirano defeated Braden Murphy and Nader Shahatit in the primary for California State Board of Equalization District 1 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ted Gaines (R)	55.1	858,912
✔		Jose Altamirano (D)	21.5	334,818
		Braden Murphy (D)	14.5	225,428
		Nader Shahatit (D)	9.0	139,922

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,559,080
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

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Braden Murphy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Murphy's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a proud middle-class dad of four and husband. I believe our property tax system hits the middle class hard and prevents people from being homeowners. At the same time, property taxes provide vital government funding. It’s time to make giant corporations pay their fair share and return fairness to California’s property tax system.

I am very proudly endorsed by:

Organizations:

-California Democratic Party

-SEIU California

-California Nurses Association

-California Federation of Teachers

Elected officials:

-California State Treasurer Fiona Ma

-California State Board of Equalization Chair Malia Cohen

- California Assembly Member Kevin McCarty

- City Councilwoman, Former Assembly Member, BOE 2 Candidate Sally Lieber

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Make sure California’s biggest corporations pay their fair share
• Make sure th e middle class is not being overtaxed
• Make sure the middle class is not being overtaxed

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Single Payer Healthcare for ALL

Affordable Housing

Free Public Education

Making the rich pay their fair share

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Property taxes fund vital government programs, The BOE collects those taxes.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. I agree with them, it is time to tax the rich and expand vital government programs.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I don't box myself into a certain philosophy, we just simply need to make the ultra rich pay their fair share and expand government programs. That is not really a philosophy that's common sense.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I consider my self a person of integrity, I did not take any corporate money on my campaign.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I really care about improving the life's of middle class California's.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To make sure taxes are collected fairly, while advocating for a more progressive property tax system.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to have a roll in making our property tax system more fair.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

OJ Simpson Trial, I was four years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My dad owns his own business. I Still do contract work here and there for him.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Charlottes Web. I love watching my kids enjoy it.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Robin Hood

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Hulu Hoop, by Omi.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I was born with Cerebral Palsy.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

In a four year term as a member of the BOE around $400 billon of taxes will be collected, these taxes fund government programs.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

No, this is a very obscure but important office.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

The understanding that taxes are hitting the middle class hard, I am a middle class dad, I get it.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Donald Trump.

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