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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 9, 2026

Last verified Oct 9, 2026.

Official source ↗

Photo: Photo via Open States

Today
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No issues page found

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.

  • ACR 77

    Relative to Drowning Awareness and Prevention Month.

    Special Consent ACR77 Davies et al. By Niello

    Jul 3, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 1034

    Teacher credentialing: programs of professional preparation: youth mental health.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB1034 Ávila Farías

    Jul 3, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 898

    The Family Urgent Response System.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jul 3, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1459

    Hazardous waste: underground storage tanks.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB1459 E.S. & T.M.

    Jul 3, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1046

    Short-lived climate pollutants: recovered organic waste product: agricultural crop preparation service.

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

    Jul 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 823

    Solid waste: plastic microbeads: plastic glitter.

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

    Jul 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 30

    State Air Resources Board: gasoline specifications: ethanol blends.

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

    Jul 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 70

    Solid waste: organic waste: diversion: biomethane.

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

    Jul 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 620

    Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Fleet Purchasing Assistance Program: rental vehicles.

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

    Jul 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1139

    California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: public access: nonmotorized recreation.

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

    Jul 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1440

    Pesticide testing.

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

    Jul 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1227

    Wildfire safety: fuels reduction projects.

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

    Jul 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 527

    California Environmental Quality Act: geothermal exploratory projects: geothermal field development projects: enhanced geothermal system wells.

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

    Jul 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1456

    California Environmental Quality Act: California Vegetation Treatment Program.

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

    Jul 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 14

    Coastal resources: Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program.

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

    Jul 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 455

    Real estate: environmental hazards: thirdhand smoke.

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

    Jul 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 80

    Carpet recycling.

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

    Jul 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 638

    Stormwater: uses: irrigation.

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

    Jul 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 60

    Cosmetic safety.

    Do pass as amended

    Jul 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 961

    Hazardous materials: California Land Reuse and Revitalization Act of 2004.

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

    Jul 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 652

    San Diego County Air Pollution Control District: governing board: alternate members.

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

    Jul 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 66

    California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: egress route projects: fire safety.

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

    Jul 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 532

    Water rate assistance program.

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

    Jul 2, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 139

    State Bargaining Unit 9 and State Bargaining Unit 12.

    Do pass

    Jun 30, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 130

    Housing.

    Do pass

    Jun 30, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SB 129

    Labor.

    Unfinished Business SB129 B. & F.R. (Wiener) Concurrence

    Jun 30, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 131

    Public Resources.

    Unfinished Business SB131 B. & F.R. (Wiener) Concurrence

    Jun 30, 2025 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • AB 130

    Housing.

    3rd Reading AB130 BUDGET (Gabriel) By Wiener

    Jun 30, 2025 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SB 140

    State Bargaining Unit 6.

    Unfinished Business SB140 B. & F.R. (Wiener) Concurrence

    Jun 30, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 140

    State Bargaining Unit 6.

    Do pass

    Jun 30, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SB 139

    State Bargaining Unit 9 and State Bargaining Unit 12.

    Unfinished Business SB139 B. & F.R. (Wiener) Concurrence

    Jun 30, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 131

    Public Resources.

    Do pass

    Jun 30, 2025 · Result: Passed Committee

    Not voting Source ↗
  • AJR 10

    United States Forest Service: federal funding.

    3rd Reading AJR10 Rogers et al. By Limón

    Jun 30, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 88

    Relative to Purple Heart Day.

    Special Consent SCR88 Seyarto et al.

    Jun 27, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 118

    Human services.

    3rd Reading AB118 BUDGET (Gabriel) By Wiener

    Jun 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 136

    Courts.

    3rd Reading AB136 BUDGET (Gabriel) By Wiener

    Jun 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 142

    Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program.

    Unfinished Business SB142 B. & F.R. (Wiener) Urgency Clause Concurrence

    Jun 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 77

    Relative to Service Dog Appreciation Month.

    Special Consent SCR77 Seyarto et al.

    Jun 27, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 655

    California-Mexico Border Relations Council.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jun 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 354

    Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB354 Michelle Rodriguez Urgency Clause

    Jun 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 37

    Relative to the Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, Captain Tim Rodriguez, and Pilot Tony Sousa Memorial Highway.

    Consent Calendar 2nd ACR37 Wallis et al.

    Jun 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 103

    Budget Acts of 2022, 2023, and 2024.

    Unfinished Business SB103 Wiener Concurrence

    Jun 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 102

    Budget Act of 2025.

    3rd Reading AB102 Gabriel By Wiener

    Jun 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 91

    Portuguese Heritage Month: Day of Portugal: Day of the Azores.

    Special Consent ACR91 Aguiar-Curry et al.

    Jun 27, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 121

    Education finance: education omnibus budget trailer bill.

    3rd Reading AB121 BUDGET (Gabriel) By Wiener

    Jun 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SR 47

    Relative to Jewish American Heritage Month.

    Special Consent SR47 Stern et al.

    Jun 27, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 1216

    Elementary and secondary education: omnibus.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB1216 ED.

    Jun 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 927

    County superintendent of schools: inspection of public schools.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB927 Sharp-Collins Urgency Clause

    Jun 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 137

    State government.

    3rd Reading AB137 BUDGET (Gabriel) By Wiener

    Jun 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • AB 313

    Student financial aid: application deadlines: extension.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB313 Ortega et al.

    Jun 27, 2025 · Result: Passed

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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