Samuel P. Sukaton
Democratic
Board of Equalization Member, 3rd District
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Overview
Samuel P. Sukaton is a labor union organizer running for the California Board of Equalization.1 He is the lead organizer for AFT Local 1521, the LA Community College Faculty Guild.2 He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from UCLA.2 He served as a regional campaign director for Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential run in the Inland Empire and Orange County.1 He supports property tax transparency and stronger oversight of assessors.2
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $14,877
- Cash on hand
- $19,144
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $834 | 6% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $2,743 | 18% |
| PACs and other committees | $11,300 | 76% |
Source: California Secretary of State filings for Sukaton for State Board of Equalization 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- California Board of Equalization District 3: Who's running and why it matters | LAist, LAist. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Sukaton seeks Board of Equalization District 3 seat | Platinum Tribune, Platinum Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- CA Board of Equalization Endorsement, Our Revolution. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- State Administrators - ADA SoCal, Americans for Democratic Action Southern California. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Who We're Endorsing in California's 2026 Election, California Environmental Voters. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- California Working Families Party: Our 2026 Candidates, Working Families Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- The Knock LA Progressive Voter Guide for the November 2026 General Election, Knock LA (Ground Game LA). Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 LA Progressive Voter Guide, LA Forward Action Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.