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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

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

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 34

    Relative to Sylvia Mendez Day.

    Special Consent ACR34 Ta et al. By Umberg

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 42

    Relative to adult education.

    Special Consent ACR42 Pacheco et al.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 237

    Oil spill prevention: gasoline specifications: suspension: California Environmental Quality Act: exemptions: County of Kern: transportation fuels assessment: coastal resources.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 392

    Regional park districts: East Bay Regional Park District: East Bay Hills Conservation Program.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB392 Grayson et al.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 57

    Relative to Lexington and Concord Day.

    Special Consent ACR57 Patterson et al.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 56

    Relative to Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.

    Special Consent ACR56 Michelle Rodriguez

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 64

    Relative to World IBS Day.

    Special Consent ACR64 Macedo et al.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • ACR 59

    Relative to California Holocaust Memorial Day.

    Special Consent ACR59 Addis et al.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 693

    Employees: meal periods.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 852

    Political Reform Act of 1974: Citizens Redistricting Commission.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB852 E. & C.A.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 858

    Local Government Omnibus Act of 2025.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB858 L. GOV.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 389

    Pupil health: individuals with exceptional needs: respiratory services: licensed vocational nurses.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB389 Ochoa Bogh et al.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 31

    Relative to California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

    Special Consent ACR31 Hadwick et al.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • SB 639

    Zoning: Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 558

    Imperial Valley Healthcare District: voting districts.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SJR 4

    Research and education: federal funding cuts: the National Institutes of Health and postsecondary educational institutions.

    3rd Reading SJR4 Laird et al.

    May 15, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SR 40

    Relative to National Stroke Awareness Month.

    3rd Reading SR40 Dahle et al.

    May 12, 2025 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SCR 58

    Relative to Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.

    3rd Reading SCR58 Wahab et al.

    May 12, 2025 · Result: Passed

    Not voting Source ↗
  • SB 412

    Home care aides.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 485

    County public defender: appointment.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 627

    Law enforcement: masks.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 856

    California Coastal Act of 1976: filing fee waiver: Marine Invasive Species Act: biennial reports: semiannual updates.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB856 N.R. & W.

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 602

    Veterinarians: veterinarian-client-patient relationship.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 860

    Gaming: bingo.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB860 G.O.

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 504

    Communicable diseases: HIV reporting.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB504 Laird et al.

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 864

    Tribal gaming: compact ratification.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB864 G.O.

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 68

    Relative to Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week.

    3rd Reading SCR68 Blakespear et al.

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 859

    California State Lottery: prize money: immediate payment.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB859 G.O.

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 652

    Private security services: security guards: training.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 255

    County recorders: notification.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 793

    Public safety: lighters: standards: prohibition.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 673

    Courthouse construction: filing fee surcharges.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB673 Ochoa Bogh et al.

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 598

    Public contracts: local water infrastructure projects: Construction Manager/General Contractor project delivery method.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 70

    Relative to Compost Awareness Week.

    3rd Reading SCR70 Blakespear et al.

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 400

    Labor: elective compensation under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 64

    Relative to Student Mental Health Awareness Week in California.

    3rd Reading SCR64 Rubio et al.

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SR 20

    Relative to California Human Milk Donation Month.

    3rd Reading SR20 Cortese et al.

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 805

    Crimes.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 521

    Public employment: disqualification.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 8, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SJR 3

    Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

    3rd Reading SJR3 Arreguín et al.

    May 5, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 51

    Relative to Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.

    3rd Reading

    May 5, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 62

    Relative to National Public Works Week.

    3rd Reading

    May 5, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SR 27

    Relative to Cinco de Mayo Week.

    3rd Reading SR27 Gonzalez et al.

    May 5, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 23

    California Peace Officers' Memorial Day.

    3rd Reading

    May 5, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 798

    Veterans.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 5, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 851

    Elections.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB851 E. & C.A.

    May 5, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 91

    All-mailed ballot elections: vote centers.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 5, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 621

    Voter registration: military and overseas voters.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    May 5, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SR 31

    Relative to Women's Equal Pay Day.

    3rd Reading SR31 Wahab et al.

    May 1, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 854

    Unemployment insurance.

    Consent Calendar 2nd SB854 L., P.E. & R. (Smallwood-Cuevas)

    May 1, 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.

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, 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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