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Caroline Menjivar

State Senator · Senate District 20 · Party: Democratic

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State Senator
District
Senate District 20
Party
Democratic
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Last verified Oct 2, 2026.

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Photo: Photo via Open States

Record at a glance

3011
Final-passage votes
4614
All recorded votes

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

No issues page found

Caroline Menjivar'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 Caroline Menjivar'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 every recorded vote. Procedural, amendment, committee, and nomination votes are labeled.

  • SB 930

    Student Test Taker Privacy Protection Act: end-to-end encryption.

    Unfinished Business SB930 Reyes Concurrence

    Aug 17, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 196

    Judicial Council: 100th anniversary.

    Special Consent SCR196 Limón et al.

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 159

    Relative to indigent defense.

    3rd Reading ACR159 Kalra et al. By Reyes

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 193

    Relative to International Year of the Woman Farmer.

    Special Consent ACR193 Aguiar-Curry et al.

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 162

    Relative to the Congressman Doug LaMalfa Memorial Highway.

    3rd Reading ACR162 Hadwick et al. By Strickland Reconsider

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SR 128

    Relative to California Neuroblastoma Awareness Day.

    3rd Reading SR128 Pérez et al.

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 216

    Relative to Electronic Dance Music Month.

    Special Consent ACR216 Mark González et al.

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 61

    Relative to Filicide Awareness Week.

    3rd Reading ACR61 Stefani et al. By Rubio

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 191

    Relative to California Emergency Preparedness Month.

    Special Consent

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SR 123

    Relative to medically supportive food and nutrition services.

    Special Consent SR123 Weber Pierson

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 107

    Relative to the Diablo Range.

    3rd Reading ACR107 Bauer-Kahan By Laird

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 162

    Relative to the Congressman Doug LaMalfa Memorial Highway.

    3rd Reading ACR162 Hadwick et al. By Strickland

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 226

    Relative to Black Girl Joy Day.

    Special Consent ACR226 Wilson et al. By Smallwood-Cuevas

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SR 136

    Relative to National Family Week.

    3rd Reading SR136 Ochoa Bogh

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AJR 29

    Relative to voting by mail.

    3rd Reading AJR29 Berman et al. By Wiener

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SR 129

    Relative to Women's Equality Day.

    Special Consent SR129 Durazo et al.

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SR 132

    Relative to Landscapers Appreciation Day.

    3rd Reading SR132 Durazo

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SR 137

    Relative to National Chiropractic Health Month.

    3rd Reading SR137 Ochoa Bogh et al.

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SR 135

    Relative to 40th Infantry Division of the California National Guard.

    3rd Reading SR135 Archuleta et al.

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SR 134

    Relative to Afghan Independence Day.

    3rd Reading SR134 Wahab

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AJR 9

    National parks: federal funding.

    3rd Reading AJR9 Wallis et al. By Laird

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 162

    Relative to the Congressman Doug LaMalfa Memorial Highway.

    3rd Reading ACR162 Hadwick et al. By Strickland

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed

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  • AJR 17

    The Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929.

    3rd Reading AJR17 Celeste Rodriguez By Arreguín

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 227

    Relative to Black Women's Equal Pay Day.

    Special Consent ACR227 Sharp-Collins

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SCR 108

    Relative to the Deputy David Piquette Memorial Highway.

    Special Consent SCR108 Archuleta et al.

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 212

    Relative to Dairy Month.

    Special Consent ACR212 Macedo et al.

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SCR 188

    Relative to Electronic Dance Music Month.

    Special Consent

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SR 131

    Relative to Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

    Special Consent SR131 Durazo et al.

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 225

    Relative to the 9/11 Remembrance Flag.

    Special Consent ACR225 Blanca Rubio et al.

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SR 108

    Relative to World Asthma Day.

    Special Consent SR108 Hurtado et al.

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SR 130

    Relative to Recovery Month.

    3rd Reading SR130 Durazo et al.

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 142

    Relative to March4Water Month.

    Special Consent SCR142 Becker et al.

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SCR 195

    Relative to Student Financial Aid Awareness Month.

    Special Consent SCR195 Reyes et al.

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 125

    Relative to Chiari Malformation Awareness Month.

    Special Consent

    Aug 13, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 1830

    Ignition interlock devices.

    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Aug 11, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 607

    Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District: contributions and loans.

    That the Assembly amendments be concurred in

    Aug 11, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • SCR 193

    Relative to the Emperor Norton Tunnel.

    Be adopted, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

    Aug 11, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • ACR 218

    Relative to the Huuc Atam Highway.

    Be adopted, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

    Aug 11, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1636

    Cerritos Community College District: data sharing.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Aug 10, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2728

    Groundwater: de minimis extractors: fees: exemption.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Aug 10, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2307

    Transportation: traffic signal synchronization pilot program: Western Riverside Council of Governments.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2307 Sanchez et al. By Seyarto

    Aug 10, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 992

    County auditors: special districts: annual audit exceptions.

    Unfinished Business SB992 Niello Concurrence

    Aug 10, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2390

    Streamlined housing approvals: objective standards: review and modifications.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Aug 10, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2071

    Pupil instruction: digital wellness.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2071 Hoover et al.

    Aug 10, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1913

    Licensure: emergency equipment.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Aug 10, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 192

    Relative to open water lifeguards.

    3rd Reading SCR192 Stern et al.

    Aug 10, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1928

    Sex equity: sexual harassment complaints.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB1928 Fong et al.

    Aug 10, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 180

    Hydrogen: decarbonization tool.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SCR180 Valladares et al.

    Aug 10, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2596

    Mobilehome parks: federally approved housing programs: compliance with state and local laws.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2596 Gipson et al.

    Aug 10, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2786

    Elections.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2786 ELECTIONS

    Aug 10, 2026 · Result: Passed

Older votes

Money raised and spent by the campaign committees Caroline Menjivar 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

$1,001,667

Spent $1,140,555

Totals

  • Raised
    6 statements, Summary Page line 5
    $1,001,667
  • Spent
    Summary Page line 11
    $1,140,555
  • From individuals (itemized)
    243 contributions of $100 or more, net of refunds
    $141,460 14%

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)

  • Labor unions
    $163,350
  • Health care
    $137,110
  • Issue and advocacy groups
    $55,650
  • Pharmaceuticals and medical products
    $52,400
  • Education
    $51,600
  • Finance, insurance and banking
    $43,250
  • Energy and utilities
    $32,800
  • Agriculture and food
    $27,800

Approximate. Industries are assigned by keywords in organizations' names and in the employers individual donors named; 70% 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

  • NETFLIX
    3 donors · Media and entertainment
    $4,500
  • NATIONAL CAREER COLLEGE
    4 donors · Education
    $4,000
  • CSUN MANATT
    3 donors · Not classified
    $3,000
  • CLINICA ROMERO
    4 donors · Health care
    $1,500
  • J&J EXECUTIVE SERVICES
    3 donors · Not classified
    $850
  • TONI SHERMAN INTERIORS LLC
    3 donors · Not classified
    $800
  • J&J SNACK FOODS/BEAUTISOLES
    3 donors · Agriculture and food
    $500

The employers individual donors named, summed; an employer is listed only when 3 or more people named it. $30,100 came from people who listed no employer (retired, not employed or self-employed). Individual donors are never named on ThePillory, at any amount.

Committees, parties and organizations

  • Building a Stronger Future for California PAC, sponsored by Western States Regional Council of Carpenters
    3 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $22,100
  • California Nurses Association Political Action Committee (CNA-PAC)
    6 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $12,500
  • Association of California School Administrators Political Action Committee
    1 contribution · small contributor committee · Education
    $11,800
  • California State Council of Laborers PAC Small Contributor Committee
    3 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $11,800
  • California Teachers Association/Association for Better Citizenship
    1 contribution · small contributor committee · Education
    $11,800
  • United Domestic Workers of America Action Fund Small Contributor Committee
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $11,800
  • United Nurses Association of California / Union of Health Care Professionals PAC (UNAC PAC)
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $11,800
  • Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
    2 contributions · organization · Tribal governments
    $11,800
  • Western Dental Services, Inc.
    2 contributions · organization · Health care
    $11,800
  • Women's Political Committee (State Account)
    2 contributions · committee · Issue and advocacy groups
    $10,900

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

Independent expenditures for and against

Spent to support: $353,341

  • Advance California, Sponsored by California Apartment Association
    race: State Senate · 2 reports · May 15, 2026 to May 27, 2026
    $174,802
  • Friends of Caroline Menjivar for Senate 2026 sponsored by LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender) Caucus Leadership Fund
    race: State Senate · 1 report · May 20, 2026
    $173,574
  • Los Angeles County Democratic Party ? Issues and Advocacy Committee
    race: State Senate · 1 report · May 21, 2026
    $3,791
  • Los Angeles County Democratic Party ? State Candidate Committee
    race: State Senate · 1 report · May 19, 2026
    $1,175

Spent to oppose: $0

None reported.

Spending on ads and outreach about Caroline Menjivar 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 (1)

The committees Caroline Menjivar 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.

Menjivar for Senate 2026

  • Jul 1, 2026 to Sep 19, 2026
    Spent $137,258 · cash at end $383,976 Statement ↗
    $136,305 received
  • May 17, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026
    Spent $135,569 · cash at end $389,873 Statement ↗
    $128,661 received
  • Apr 19, 2026 to May 16, 2026
    Spent $272,244 · cash at end $462,518 Statement ↗
    $64,635 received
  • Jan 1, 2026 to Apr 18, 2026
    Spent $210,952 · cash at end $542,686 Statement ↗
    $229,164 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 Feb 28, 2025 · covers 2024 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 1, 2024 · covers 2023 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 1, 2023 · covers 2022 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Candidate Senator · State Senate Filed Nov 16, 2022 · covers 2022 · amendment Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Candidate Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 3, 2022 · covers 2022 Statement (PDF) ↗

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

Committees

No committee assignments loaded for this legislator.

Issues

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