Brandon R. Jones
Brandon R. Jones | |
|---|---|
| Candidate for Governor of California | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1980 (age 45–46) Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Jones (m. 2005) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Southern California |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Website | brandonrjones |
Brandon R. Jones (born 1980) is an American entrepreneur. A member of the Republican Party, he is a candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election.[1][better source needed]
Early life and education
Jones grew up in Iowa and spent a year in Japan as a high school exchange student, an experience that influenced his global outlook and appreciation for civic order.[2][better source needed]
Career
Galaxy Parties
In 2007, Jones founded Galaxy Parties, a children’s entertainment business that expanded across California and five other states, booking over 1,000 events annually at its peak. He leveraged SEO and SEM strategies to achieve year-over-year growth and formed partnerships with regional vendors.[3][better source needed]
PPC Sidekick
In 2019, Jones launched PPC Sidekick, a digital advertising agency specializing in Google Ads and Meta Ads for small and mid-sized businesses. The company was acquired in 2023 by Booyah Advertising.[4][better source needed][5]
2026 California gubernatorial campaign
On February 2025, Brandon R. Jones announced his candidacy for Governor of California in the 2026 election as a member of the Republican Party. His campaign platform, called RESTORE California, is built on seven key pillars represented by the acronym:[6][better source needed]
- Reduce crime through law enforcement support and judicial reforms
- Ensure affordable housing by streamlining development regulations
- Support economic opportunity via business-friendly policies
- Tackle homelessness with housing-first solutions
- Overhaul public education with school choice options
- Reform healthcare access while controlling costs
- Environmental protection through innovation
Jones has positioned himself as a moderate Republican seeking to appeal to voters dissatisfied with both major parties.[7] He has emphasized his business background as qualification for addressing California's fiscal challenges, stating his goal to make the state "the most pro-innovation, pro-housing, and pro-opportunity state in the nation."[8][better source needed]
The campaign has gained media attention through interviews with regional outlets including ABC10 and FOX58 Bakersfield[9] He supports eliminating California's state income tax, which is the highest in the nation.[10]
Book
In 2025, Jones released California's Comeback, a book outlining his policy proposals.[11]
References
- ↑ "Brandon Jones Announces Candidacy for Governor of California". PR Newswire. February 2025.
- ↑ "About Brandon Jones". BrandonRJones.org.
- ↑ "Brandon Jones". LinkedIn.
- ↑ "Booyah Advertising Announces Acquisition of PPC Sidekick" (Press release). Booyah Advertising. November 2023.
- ↑ "PPC Sidekick Acquisition by Booyah Advertising". Merge.
- ↑ "Brandon Jones (California)". Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Johnson, Mark (April 2025). "California gubernatorial candidate Brandon Jones focuses on affordability". KBAK/FOX58.
- ↑ "Republican Candidate for California Governor and RESTORE California Founder Brandon Jones Releases New Book "California's Comeback"". PR Newswire (Press release). March 2025.
- ↑ California Gubernatorial Candidate Interview. KBAK/FOX58. April 2025.
- ↑ Chen, Michael (May 15, 2025). "'Obliterate state income tax': Brandon Jones' overhaul of California". Imperial Valley Press.
- ↑ California's Comeback. Amazon. 2025. Search this book on
- ↑ California gubernatorial candidate Brandon Jones focuses on affordability, YouTube
- ↑ California Governor Race | Here's who's running so far | California Governor Race 2026, YouTube
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