The California State Senate is a government entity at the state level tasked with making state laws and determining fiscal priorities via the state budget. It works together with the California State Assembly as part of the California State Legislature.
The State Senate’s responsibilities include:
Proposing, discussing, and deciding on laws.
Collaborating with the Assembly and the Governor to finalize and oversee California’s state budget, distributing resources to different programs and projects.
Maintaining a balance of power among the Assembly, the Senate, and the Governor.
Tackling legislative matters related to Healthcare, Education, Social Services, Environmental Policies, and other areas.
The California State Senate is a key component of the state’s Legislative Branch, responsible for managing legislative and financial issues, including healthcare, education, and environmental policies. It ensures a balance of power, represents the interests of its constituents, and is a fundamental part of California’s democratic governance and public policy framework.
Members of the California State Senate are elected by voters within their districts and serve four-year terms, with terms lasting no more than 12 years.
Odd State Senate Districts are on the ballot for re-election in 2024. Select your county below to see who is running for State Senate in your district.
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Ollie M. McCaulley
Kipp Mueller
Blanca Azucena Gomez
James Hamburger
Suzette Martinez Valladares
Teddy Choi
Sandra Armenta
Sasha Renee Perez
Yvonne Yiu
Elizabeth Wong Ahlers
Henry Stern (Incumbent)
Susan A. Collins
Lucie Volotzky
Lena Gonzalez (Incumbent)
Sharifah A. Hardie
Mario Paz
Michelle Chambers
Lamar Lyons
Nilo Vega Michelin
Alex Monteiro
Laura Richardson
Albert Robles
Jennifer Trichelle-Marie Williams
James Arlandus Spencer
Josh Newman (Incumbent)
Leticia Correa
Jacob Niles Creer
Stephanie Le
Alex Mohajer
Gabrielle Ashbaugh
Jenny Suarez
Steven Choi
Anthon C Kuo
Crystal Miles
Guy Selleck
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (Incumbent)
Lisa Middleton
Sabrina Cervantes
Angelo Farooq
Cynthia Navarro
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (Incumbent)
Lisa Middleton
Blanca A. Gomez
Ollie M McCaulley
Kipp Mueller
James Hamburger
Suzette Martinez Valladares
Sandra Armenta
Elizabeth Wong Ahlers
Teddy Choi
Sasha Renee Perez
Yvonne Yiu
Carlos A. Garcia
Eloise Gomez Reyes
Kathleen Torres Hazelton
Jason O’Brian
Angelo Farooq
Sabrina Cervantes
Cynthia Navarro
Monique Limon (Incumbent)
Elijah Mack
Henry Stern (Incumbent)
Susan A. Collins
Lucie Volotzky
