Brian W. Jones, a Republican, represents California's 40th Senate District, which encompasses most of inland San Diego County. Born on August 9, 1968, in Austin, Texas, on a military base, he grew up in the district, attending Santee Elementary, Cajon Park Middle School, and Santana High School. He is married with three adult children and comes from a military family, making him a strong supporter of the Armed Forces and veterans. As the Senate Minority Leader for the California Senate Republican Caucus since 2022 , he is the highest-ranking Republican in California government. His platform emphasizes fixing California by reducing the cost of living, addressing homelessness, tackling crime, restoring educational excellence, lowering taxes, and supporting small businesses.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Grossmont College and earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from San Diego State University.
• Early Career: Started a carpet cleaning business, sold cars and motorcycles, served as an associate pastor and general manager for a national ministry in Santee, and worked in commercial real estate assisting churches.
• Political Experience:
  • Santee City Council Member , including as Vice Mayor.
  • California State Assembly: 77th District , 71st District ; roles included Republican Caucus Chair and Deputy Floor Manager.
  • California State Senate: 38th District ; 40th District .

Notable Achievements and Positions

Jones has authored key legislation signed into law, including AB 959 on manufacturing, "Made in America" bills easing business for manufacturers, measures uplifting homeless students, protecting foster children from trafficking, supporting the craft beverage industry, adding licensing transparency, suspending gas taxes, clearing homeless encampments with services, ending human trafficking, and restricting sexually violent predators. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his office assisted over 2,500 families with unemployment benefits. He earns top ratings from groups like the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, National Federation of Independent Businesses, and California Chamber of Commerce for efforts on taxes and regulations. Current committee roles include Senate Rules, Insurance, and Governmental Organization Committees; Joint Committees on Fisheries and Aquaculture and Rules; and co-Chair of the Senate Outdoor Sporting Caucus.