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Entities › Jeff Belle
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Jeff Belle

CA-52 GOP nominee; charged over fake degree claim as school trustee, fined $8,200 for unlicensed practice

Candidate for U.S. House, CA-52 · Person · California

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Jeff Belle was charged with a misdemeanor over his ballot statement and was given 20 hours of community service.
Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office20 hours of community service; case dismissed in 2017.
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  • The Mercury News (Bay Area News Group) editorial, Oust liar from Contra Costa Board of Education (Oct 29, 2018) — The Mercury News (Bay Area News Group) editorial, Oust liar from Contra Costa Board of Education (Oct 29, 2018)he was charged with a misdemeanor over his ballot statement and was given 20 hours of community service

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His 2026 House campaign (CA-52, Republican) reported $25,498.10 in receipts through June 30, 2026, including $7,000 in loans.
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  • BELLE, JEFFERY MR - Candidate overview — BELLE, JEFFERY MR - Candidate overviewDocumentFinancial summary, 2025-2026Coverage dates: 01/01/2026 to 06/30/2026 Total receipts $25,498.10
  • San Diego Union-Tribune, 'He lied about his resume. Five ex-wives say he used them for their money...' (Sept 6, 2026) — San Diego Union-Tribune, 'He lied about his resume. Five ex-wives say he used them for their money...' (Sept 6, 2026)His campaign had pulled in nearly $26,000 by the end of June, campaign disclosures show.

On the ballot

U.S. House, CA-52Nov 3, 2026

Republican · California

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California · Elections & campaigns
Contra Costa prosecutors charged school board trustee Jeff Belle in 2015 over a degree claim in his 2014 candidate statement; the case ended without a conviction, dismissed in 2017 after community service
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