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Catherine Blakespear

State Senator · Senate District 38 · Party: Democratic

2999 final-passage votes on record.

Record at a glance

2999
Final-passage votes
4293
All recorded votes

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OfficeDemocratic
Office
State Senator
District
Senate District 38
Party
Democratic
SourceOct 2, 2026

Last verified Oct 2, 2026.

Official source ↗

Photo: Photo via Open States

Today
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Catherine Blakespear'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 Catherine Blakespear'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.

  • ACR 219

    Relative to California OB-GYN Week.

    Special Consent ACR219 Papan et al.

    Aug 6, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 222

    Relative to Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Awareness Month.

    Special Consent ACR222 Michelle Rodriguez

    Aug 6, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • 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

  • 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 ↗
  • ACR 208

    Relative to California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference.

    W/O REF. TO FILE ACR208 Ramos By Limón

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 2153

    Voter registration: residency confirmation.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 190

    Relative to Larry Itliong Day.

    3rd Reading SCR190 Cabaldon et al.

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1828

    County recorder: county clerks: bonds.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • 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

  • SB 927

    Intercountry adoption finalized in a foreign country.

    Unfinished Business SB927 Choi et al. Concurrence

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SR 120

    Relative to Filipino American History Month.

    3rd Reading SR120 Cabaldon

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • 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

  • AB 2026

    Water diversion: groundwater recharge: permit.

    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2739

    Water: affordability and system stabilization.

    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1795

    Smoke Damage Recovery Act.

    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1976

    Streets and highways: pedestrian and bicycle facilities.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2549

    Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003: manufacturer notices.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2032

    Fish and wildlife: invasive mussels: golden mussels.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1812

    Solid waste: compostable products.

    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2059

    California Environmental Quality Act: transportation impacts: vehicle miles traveled: mitigation.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1642

    Wildfires: contamination standards.

    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1486

    Climate resiliency: research farms: grant program.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1780

    Beverage containers: redemption payments: exemption.

    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SCR 180

    Hydrogen: decarbonization tool.

    Be adopted and be ordered to the Consent Calendar

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2577

    Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986: settlements: attorney's fees.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

Older votes

Money raised and spent by the campaign committees Catherine Blakespear 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

$1,554,725

Spent $1,014,808

Totals

  • Raised
    6 statements, Summary Page line 5
    $1,554,725
  • Spent
    Summary Page line 11
    $1,014,808
  • From individuals (itemized)
    550 contributions of $100 or more, net of refunds
    $230,785 15%

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
    $110,850
  • Health care
    $60,900
  • Education
    $56,800
  • Pharmaceuticals and medical products
    $52,800
  • Issue and advocacy groups
    $48,550
  • Energy and utilities
    $37,250
  • Finance, insurance and banking
    $29,250
  • Construction and engineering
    $23,900

Approximate. Industries are assigned by keywords in organizations' names and in the employers individual donors named; 50% 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

  • R&V MANAGEMENT
    3 donors · Not classified
    $10,800
  • DIGNITYMOVES
    4 donors · Not classified
    $8,675
  • CARLTAS COMPANY
    4 donors · Not classified
    $4,250
  • SCRIPPS HEALTH
    5 donors · Health care
    $3,000
  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO
    5 donors · Education
    $3,000
  • SHARP HEALTHCARE
    5 donors · Health care
    $2,600
  • SURF 'N EARTH ENTERPRISES LLC
    4 donors · Not classified
    $1,250
  • ABBVIE
    4 donors · Pharmaceuticals and medical products
    $700
  • NATIONAL STEWARDSHIP ACTION COUNCIL
    3 donors · Issue and advocacy groups
    $600
  • SERVICENOW
    4 donors · Not classified
    $600

The employers individual donors named, summed; an employer is listed only when 3 or more people named it. $99,285 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

  • Association of California School Administrators PAC Small Contributor Committee
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Education
    $23,600
  • Building a Stronger Future for California PAC, sponsored by Western States Regional Council of Carpenters PAC SCC
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $23,600
  • State Building and Construction Trades Council of California PAC Small Contributor Committee
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Construction and engineering
    $12,300
  • Angelique Ashby for Senate 2026
    2 contributions · committee · Not classified
    $11,800
  • Christopher Cabaldon for Senate 2028
    2 contributions · committee · Not classified
    $11,800
  • Josh Becker for Senate 2028
    2 contributions · committee · Not classified
    $11,800
  • Limon for State Controller 2030
    2 contributions · committee · Not classified
    $11,800
  • Menjivar for Senate 2026
    2 contributions · committee · Not classified
    $11,800
  • Richardson for Senate 2028
    2 contributions · committee · Not classified
    $11,800
  • Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 2015 State PAC Small Contributor Committee
    1 contribution · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $11,800

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

Independent expenditures for and against

Spent to support: $26,389

  • Advance California, Sponsored by California Apartment Association
    race: State Senate · 1 report · May 7, 2026
    $22,167
  • San Diego Labor Coalition, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of North America Local 89
    race: State Senate · 1 report · May 26, 2026 to May 27, 2026
    $4,222

Spent to oppose: $0

None reported.

Spending on ads and outreach about Catherine Blakespear 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 Catherine Blakespear 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.

Catherine Blakespear for Senate 2026

  • Jul 1, 2026 to Sep 19, 2026
    Spent $471,645 · cash at end $777,864 Statement ↗
    $444,043 received
  • May 17, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026
    Spent $112,802 · cash at end $800,791 Statement ↗
    $212,977 received
  • Apr 19, 2026 to May 16, 2026
    Spent $124,916 · cash at end $710,004 Statement ↗
    $146,142 received
  • Jan 1, 2026 to Apr 18, 2026
    Spent $109,229 · cash at end $681,457 Statement ↗
    $204,175 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.

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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, Candidate Senator · State Senate Filed Apr 17, 2026 · covers 2026 · amendment Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Candidate Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 3, 2026 · covers 2026 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Feb 27, 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 May 21, 2024 · covers 2023 · amendment Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Feb 29, 2024 · covers 2023 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Candidate Senator · State Senate Filed Sep 15, 2023 · covers 2022 · amendment Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Feb 27, 2023 · covers 2022 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Candidate Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 1, 2022 · covers 2022 Statement (PDF) ↗

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

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