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Ben Allen

State Senator · Senate District 24 · Party: Democratic

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State Senator
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Senate District 24
Party
Democratic
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Last verified Oct 2, 2026.

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Photo: Photo via Open States

Record at a glance

3012
Final-passage votes
4874
All recorded votes

Counts of recorded votes only. ThePillory doesn't score or grade officials.

No issues page found

Ben Allen's website (senate.ca.gov ↗) has no page titled Issues, Priorities or Platform that ThePillory could find, as of Oct 8, 2026. It's searched again every few months.

This tab shows Ben Allen's platform in their own words (a short excerpt, word for word, from their own Issues or Priorities page, and statements their office submits) and, once a person has checked them, specific commitments with a status that changes only with evidence. How the platform is recorded

Showing final-passage votes only. Choose “All votes” to include procedural and other votes, clearly labeled.

  • ACR 149

    Relative to the California Coastal Act of 1976.

    3rd Reading ACR149 Hart et al. By Laird

    Aug 6, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1923

    Local ballot measures: County of Fresno.

    3rd Reading AB1923 Soria et al. By Caballero Urgency Clause

    Aug 6, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SR 119

    Relative to paleontology.

    3rd Reading SR119 Caballero

    Aug 6, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 89

    Relative to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    Unfinished Business SCR89 Smallwood-Cuevas Concurrence

    Aug 6, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 1126

    Local agencies: financial postings.

    Unfinished Business SB1126 Choi et al. Concurrence

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • AB 1919

    Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District: transactions and use tax: qualified voter initiative.

    3rd Reading AB1919 Pellerin et al. By Laird Urgency Clause

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • AB 2153

    Voter registration: residency confirmation.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SCR 190

    Relative to Larry Itliong Day.

    3rd Reading SCR190 Cabaldon et al.

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • AB 1828

    County recorder: county clerks: bonds.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SB 762

    Transactions and use taxes: various jurisdictions.

    Unfinished Business SB762 Arreguín et al. Urgency Clause Concurrence

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SCR 184

    Relative to Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week.

    3rd Reading

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SB 927

    Intercountry adoption finalized in a foreign country.

    Unfinished Business SB927 Choi et al. Concurrence

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SR 120

    Relative to Filipino American History Month.

    3rd Reading SR120 Cabaldon

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • AB 2333

    Child welfare nongovernmental organizations.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2781

    Civil cases: filing fees.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2781 JUD.

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2042

    Civil actions: setting aside default or default judgment.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2175

    Renewable electrical generation facilities: multiple meters: aggregation: logistics businesses and manufacturing businesses.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1781

    Federal Home Loan Banks.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB1781 Michelle Rodriguez

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2692

    Common interest developments: reinstatement of terminated declarations: County of Los Angeles.

    Consent Calendar 2nd (Urgency Clause)

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 126

    Education finance: education omnibus trailer bill.

    3rd Reading AB126 Budget

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2324

    Vocational education: youth caregivers.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2324 Jeff Gonzalez

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2018

    Missing persons: DNA testing.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2018 Ramos et al.

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2779

    Food labeling: quality dates, safety dates, and sell-by dates.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2779 Irwin Motion to Reconsider Urgency Clause Reconsider

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 643

    Climate change: short-lived climate pollutants: organic waste reduction.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1626

    Interscholastic athletics: youth sports: coaches: behavioral and mental health training.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB1626 Gabriel et al.

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 442

    Z'berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act of 1973: working forest management plans: nonindustrial timber management plans.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB442 Hadwick et al.

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SR 67

    Relative to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

    3rd Reading SR67 Blakespear et al.

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 210

    Relative to a sister state relationship with the Province Gauteng in South Africa.

    Consent Calendar 2nd ACR210 Jackson et al.

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2003

    Pupil health: suicide prevention.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2003 Berman et al. Urgency Clause

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2106

    Malpractice actions: architects, engineers, or surveyors.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1951

    Civil actions: filing fees: refunds.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2779

    Food labeling: quality dates, safety dates, and sell-by dates.

    Consent Calendar 2nd (Urgency Clause)

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 168

    Relative to the California Law Revision Commission.

    Consent Calendar 2nd ACR168 Pacheco et al.

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2134

    City council members: absences without permission.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2134 Addis et al.

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2559

    Solid waste: construction debris: diversion: deposits.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1778

    Controlled substances: testosterone.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 830

    Public Transit Revenue Measure District: revenue measure: election procedures.

    Unfinished Business SB830 Arreguín et al. Urgency Clause Concurrence

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 180

    Hydrogen: decarbonization tool.

    Be adopted and be ordered to the Consent Calendar

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AJR 31

    Relative to the restoration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

    Be adopted. Ordered to third reading

    Jun 30, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 152

    Human services.

    3rd Reading AB152 Budget (Assembly Members Gabriel (Chair)) et al.

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 179

    Housing.

    3rd Reading AB179 Budget (Assembly Members Gabriel (Chair)) et al. By Laird

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SJR 16

    Vehicles: commercial driver's license revocation.

    3rd Reading SJR16 Caballero et al.

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 182

    November 3, 2026, statewide general election: ballot measures.

    3rd Reading AB182 Pellerin et al. By Wiener Urgency Clause

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 112

    Budget Acts of 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

    3rd Reading AB112 Gabriel By Laird

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 185

    Relative to Probation Services Week.

    3rd Reading

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SR 113

    Relative to the International Day of Peace.

    3rd Reading SR113 Choi et al.

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 181

    Education governance: State Board of Education: Superintendent of Public Instruction: Education Commissioner: State Department of Education: transfer of duties.

    3rd Reading AB181 Alvarez et al. By Laird

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 150

    Early care and education.

    3rd Reading AB150 Budget (Assembly Members Gabriel (Chair)) et al. By Laird

    Jun 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AJR 27

    Federal disaster aid: 2025 Los Angeles fires.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AJR27 Harabedian et al.

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 113

    Relative to Gold Star Mothers' and Families' Day.

    3rd Reading

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

Older votes

Money raised and spent by the campaign committees Ben Allen controls in 2025–2026, as reported to the California Secretary of State. These are facts about money; they don't explain any vote or action in office.

Raised · 2025–2026

$103,359

Spent $789,222

Totals

  • Raised
    8 statements, Summary Page line 5
    $103,359
  • Spent
    Summary Page line 11
    $789,222
  • From individuals (itemized)
    6 contributions of $100 or more, net of refunds
    $5,850 6%

Sums of each statement's own figures for its period. Contributions under $100 aren't itemized, so they're in "Raised" but not in the lists below.

Top contributing industries (approximate)

  • Technology and telecommunications
    $25,350
  • Health care
    $12,400
  • Labor unions
    $8,600
  • Energy and utilities
    $6,600
  • Pharmaceuticals and medical products
    $4,900
  • Agriculture and food
    $2,000
  • Tribal governments
    $2,000
  • Finance, insurance and banking
    $1,500

Approximate. Industries are assigned by keywords in organizations' names and in the employers individual donors named; 72% of these itemized dollars matched an industry, and the rest are left unclassified rather than guessed.

How industries are assigned

Top employers of individual donors

No employer was named by 3 or more donors.

The employers individual donors named, summed; an employer is listed only when 3 or more people named it. Individual donors are never named on ThePillory, at any amount.

Committees, parties and organizations

  • California Dental Association PAC (CDA PAC)
    3 contributions · committee · Health care
    $6,400
  • CTIA - The Wireless Association California (CTIA CA PAC)
    1 contribution · committee · Technology and telecommunications
    $4,900
  • Comcast Corporation and Affiliated Entities including NBCUniversal Media, LLC
    2 contributions · organization · Technology and telecommunications
    $4,900
  • Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association of America PAC
    1 contribution · committee · Pharmaceuticals and medical products
    $4,900
  • Verizon Communications, Inc. Good Government Club-California
    1 contribution · committee · Technology and telecommunications
    $4,900
  • Vitu, Inc.
    1 contribution · organization · Not classified
    $4,900
  • Google, LLC and Affiliated Entities
    2 contributions · organization · Technology and telecommunications
    $3,500
  • California Hospital Association PAC, Sponsored by CA Association of Hospitals & Health Systems (CAHHS)
    2 contributions · committee · Health care
    $3,000
  • California Professional Firefighters PAC Small Contributor Committee
    3 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $3,000
  • United Nurses Association of California/Union of Health Care Professionals PAC (UNAC PAC) Small Contributor Committee
    1 contribution · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $3,000

Contributions itemized on Schedule A from political committees, parties, businesses and other organizations, by the name reported. Transfers between Ben Allen's own committees aren't counted.

Independent expenditures for and against

Spent to support: $0

None reported.

Spent to oppose: $0

None reported.

Spending on ads and outreach about Ben Allen by committees that don't coordinate with the campaign; this money isn't given to the campaign. From Form 496 reports, which are filed for independent expenditures of $1,000 or more made in the 90 days before an election; spending outside that window isn't included. Each spender links to its committee record, where its own donors are listed.

Campaign committees and statements (2)

The committees Ben Allen controls, and each campaign statement (Form 460) with its own totals for its period. A committee can be for another office or a future race, or an officeholder account; each is listed under its own name.

Ben Allen Senate 2022 Officeholder Account

  • Jul 1, 2026 to Sep 19, 2026
    Spent $24,212 · cash at end $3,634 Statement ↗
    $7,900 received
  • May 17, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026
    Spent $11,154 · cash at end $23,297 Statement ↗
    $18,200 received
  • Apr 19, 2026 to May 16, 2026
    Spent $10,211 · cash at end $18,460 Statement ↗
    $2,000 received
  • Jan 1, 2026 to Apr 18, 2026
    Spent $27,929 · cash at end $20,632 Statement ↗
    $24,150 received
Committee record ↗

Ben Allen for Senate 2022

  • Jul 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
    Spent $626,798 · cash at end $0 Statement ↗
    $0 received
  • Jan 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025
    Spent $14,761 · cash at end $620,219 Statement ↗
    $0 received
  • Oct 20, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
    Spent $28,437 · cash at end $627,426 Statement ↗
    $0 received
  • Sep 22, 2024 to Oct 19, 2024
    Spent $55,713 · cash at end $653,864 Statement ↗
    $0 received
Committee record ↗

From the Cal-Access export of Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:54:52 GMT. California replaces Cal-Access with a new disclosure system after the November 2026 election.

Methodology

Disclosures

Statements of economic interests (Form 700)

California officials file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) each year: their investments, real property, income and gifts. Statewide officers and members of the Legislature file theirs with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), which publishes them.

  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 2, 2026 · covers 2025 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 3, 2025 · covers 2024 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Feb 29, 2024 · covers 2023 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 1, 2023 · covers 2022 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 1, 2022 · covers 2021 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Feb 26, 2021 · covers 2020 · amendment Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Feb 17, 2021 · covers 2020 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Feb 27, 2020 · covers 2019 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Feb 28, 2019 · covers 2018 Statement (PDF) ↗

Source: FPPC Form 700 search ↗, searched Oct 6, 2026. How

Committees

No committee assignments loaded for this legislator.

Issues

No reports yet. Reporting opens when accounts launch.

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