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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 specific commitments, checked word for word against their source, 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.

  • AB 2147

    Criminal procedure: jurisdiction of public offenses.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 417

    The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026.

    Unfinished Business SB417 Limón et al. Urgency Clause Concurrence

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 215

    Relative to Hypertension Awareness Month.

    Special Consent ACR215 Petrie-Norris

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 1736

    Political Reform Act of 1974: lobbyist employers: fictitious appearances.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 623

    Automobile accidents: civil actions: transportation network companies.

    Unfinished Business SB623 Umberg et al. Concurrence

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 206

    Relative to Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month.

    Special Consent ACR206 Stefani et al. By Blakespear

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 2320

    Multifamily Housing Program: Homekey: adaptive reuse.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2641

    Sales and use taxes: exclusion: pawnbrokers: transfer of vested property.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2641 Michelle Rodriguez

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACA 20

    A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Sections 20 and 22 of Article XVI thereof, relating to state finance.

    W/O REF. TO FILE ACA20 Gabriel By Laird

    Jun 25, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 2477

    Structural pest control.

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

    Jun 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1603

    Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): Department of Pesticide Regulation.

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

    Jun 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2410

    Wildfire safety: fuels reduction projects: California Environmental Quality Act.

    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources and Water]

    Jun 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2231

    California Environmental Quality Act: hospital projects.

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

    Jun 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1732

    California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: affordable housing projects: public university or public college housing projects.

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

    Jun 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2152

    California Environmental Quality Act: essential local fire station projects: infrastructure project streamlining.

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

    Jun 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2349

    State Air Resources Board: regional air quality incident response program.

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

    Jun 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1744

    Environmental advertising: sunscreen.

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

    Jun 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2635

    Air pollution: small off-road engines: voucher programs: local regulation.

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

    Jun 24, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1836

    California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1919

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

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2792

    Horse racing: out-of-state thoroughbred races: New York Stakes.

    Do pass and be ordered to the Consent Calendar

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2793

    California Gambling Control Commission.

    Do pass and be ordered to the Consent Calendar

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • ACR 162

    Relative to the Congressman Doug LaMalfa Memorial Highway.

    Be adopted, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1599

    Public transit: California Transit Stop Registry: transit datasets.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2360

    State agencies: governmental linguistics.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1807

    Immigration enforcement: use of state-owned property.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1805

    Emergency services: State 911 Advisory Board.

    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection]

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1991

    Alcoholic beverages: market research study: taste testing.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2307

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

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1578

    State agency officials: training on responding to hate: local agency officials: anti-hate speech training.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1841

    State holidays: Native American Day.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2024

    Outdoor advertising displays: permits: landscaped freeways: relocation agreements.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2375

    Alcoholic beverage control.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1837

    Video imaging of parking violations.

    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection]

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2015

    Department of Transportation: third-party navigation applications: study and report.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2272

    State contracting: subcontractors: prompt payment.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2761

    Vehicles: crash data.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1569

    Pupil safety: electric bicycle: safety and training program.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2484

    San Diego Metropolitan Transit System: transactions and use tax: voter initiatives.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1588

    Vehicles: Sideshow Accountability and Community Safety Act.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2012

    Vehicles: transportation of manufactured homes.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1652

    State agencies: regulations and legislation: nondisclosure agreements.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2115

    California Native Americans: formal apology.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2211

    Craft distilled spirits manufacturers: licenses and fees.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1756

    Off-highway vehicle recreation: City of Needles.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2543

    Emergency preparedness: fuel and transportation resources: assessment.

    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Energy, Utilities and Communications]

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1608

    Office of the Inspector General, High-Speed Rail.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2437

    Impounded vehicles.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2560

    Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure: goals.

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

    Jun 23, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1947

    Surplus land.

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

    Jun 23, 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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