William Brown Jr.
William Brown Jr. (Libertarian Party) ran in a special election to the California State Assembly to represent District 32. He lost in the special primary on February 25, 2025.
Brown completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
William Brown Jr. was born in Florida. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2000 to 2013. He graduated from W.J. Woodham High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University in 2014, a graduate degree from the University of Southern California in 2016, and a graduate degree from the West Texas A&M in 2020. His career experience includes working as a social worker.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: California state legislative special elections, 2025
Nonpartisan primary election
Special nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 32
Stan Ellis won election outright against Chris Cruz-Boone, Holli Willibey, and William Brown Jr. in the special primary for California State Assembly District 32 on February 25, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Stan Ellis (R) | 64.6 | 39,410 |
 | Chris Cruz-Boone (D) | 28.7 | 17,474 | |
 | Holli Willibey (R) | 4.4 | 2,665 | |
 | William Brown Jr. (L)  | 2.3 | 1,427 | |
| Total votes: 60,976 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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William Brown Jr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brown's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I was born and raised in northwest Florida. After high school, I dedicated 13 years to the Marine Corps as an F/A-18 Avionics technician at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. My role expanded beyond technical work to include Maintenance Control and Quality Assurance positions. Throughout my service, I completed six deployments: two to East/ Southeast Asia as part of the Unit Deployment Program and four to combat zones supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
When my military service ended, I channeled my discipline into education. I earned dual bachelor's degrees from Arizona State University—one in Political Science and another in Justice Studies. I completed a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and an MBA from West Texas A&M University. Today, I work as a contract clinical social worker, providing mental health treatment and assessments for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. I've also established my private practice here in the Central Valley via my professional corporation certified as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise.- Defending Individual Liberty: California's tax burden has reached an unsustainable level. While state spending continues its upward trajectory, hardworking citizens watch an ever-increasing portion of their earnings diverted to Sacramento's general fund. As a start, I propose a two-part solution to restore some level of fairness to our tax system. First, eliminate state income tax for our essential workforce—teachers, healthcare workers, first responders, and active military personnel. Second, exempt all overtime earnings from state income tax for every California worker, regardless of profession. Reducing the tax burden on work enables local investment, encourages productivity, and restores individual liberty.
- Protecting Economic Freedom: The concept of free markets extends far beyond economic theory—it represents the fundamental balance between necessary oversight and entrepreneurial freedom. This balance has profound implications for both businesses and consumers. California's petroleum industry provides a notable example. Despite substantial domestic resources, the state has predominantly depended on foreign oil imports. This situation stems not from resource scarcity but from a regulatory framework that has effectively curtailed local production. Therefore, the central policy challenge is not to choose between regulation and deregulation but to craft measured oversight that genuinely serves the public interest.
- Preventing Government Overreach: Freedom flourishes when entrepreneurs and professionals can innovate without burdensome regulatory barriers. California's AB5 legislation exemplifies the fallout from overreach: enforcing strict classifications on independent contractors has significantly curtailed the flexibility of the gig economy. The insurance sector faces similar challenges, with price controls driving carriers out of the market and leaving property owners with few options. The healthcare system shows analogous problems; increased government intervention has resulted in soaring premiums and reduced choices. The state government's role should emphasize the protection of fundamental rights instead of excessive intrusion.
Our district deserves a representative who understands that the government's primary role is to protect our liberties, not restrict them. That means crafting legislation that defends your right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness — and standing firm against any attempts to infringe upon these essential freedoms.
I won't be another politician who bends to special interests. Instead, I'll be your neighbor who brings your voice to the state capitol. When legislation threatens our individual liberties, you'll hear my voice rise in opposition. You'll find me leading the charge when opportunities arise to expand your freedoms.
Paul, as a Libertarian-minded Republican, has always fought against big government and defended individual freedom, even when it put him at odds with his party. Conversely, Sanders has spent decades as an Independent, refusing to fully join the Democratic Party despite typically voting with them. While I don't agree with all of Sanders' positions, I respect how both men have carved their own paths, bringing fresh ideas to a system that usually rewards conformity.
The real question is what our district needs today: a representative who fights for individual liberty and thinks beyond the tired Democrat-Republican divide. Maybe I'll run for Congress one day, but my mission today is here at home. California needs strong Libertarian voices, and that's where I'm planting my flag.
This isn't just her problem. Across our district and state, people are stuck in the same trap. They're willing to work harder and longer to reach their goals - buying a home, starting a business, or saving for their kids' education. But heavy taxation eats away at their extra earnings, making all those additional hours feel almost pointless. If we let people keep more of what they earn, they'd have a better shot at building the life they want. And when individuals thrive financially, that money flows back into local businesses and communities.
When leaders declare emergencies, they gain extraordinary powers, which should worry us. History shows that temporary authority has a funny way of becoming permanent, and unchecked power tends to corrupt even the most principled people.
Sure, emergencies require quick action. But when we let officials bypass normal checks and balances and allow them to redirect funds without proper oversight, we're playing a dangerous game. They might start with good intentions, using these powers to address genuine crises. But soon enough, "emergency" becomes a magic word that unlocks whatever authority they want.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2025 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 15, 2025
