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Chris Ward
State Assemblymember · Assembly District 78 · Party: Democratic
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Last verified Oct 2, 2026.
Official source ↗Photo: Photo via Open States
Record at a glance
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This tab shows Chris Ward's platform in two parts. In their own words: a short excerpt, word for word, from their own Issues or Priorities page, with a link to the whole page, and statements their office submits, labeled as such. Commitments tracked: specific, checkable promises (signing a named bill, funding a program at a stated amount, finishing a project by a date), each quoted with its date and source and checked by a person, with a status that changes only with evidence.
How the platform is recordedShowing final-passage votes only. Choose “All votes” to include procedural and other votes, clearly labeled.
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SB 195
Income taxes: exclusions: wildfire loss mitigation payments.
SB 195 Budget and Fiscal Review Senate Third Reading By GABRIEL
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SB 716
Local government: ordinances: penalties for violation: nonresidential structures.
SB 716 Durazo Senate Third Reading By Mark González
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AB 1307
Licensed Dentists from Mexico Pilot Program.
AB 1307 Ávila Farías Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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AB 2110
Workforce Housing Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Act.
AB 2110 Johnson Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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AB 2414
Developmental services: direct support professionals.
AB 2414 NGUYEN Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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SB 1098
Public Utilities Commission: memorandum and balancing accounts.
SB 1098 Pérez Senate Third Reading By Petrie-Norris
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AB 2717
Outdoor advertising displays: arenas: exemptions.
AB 2717 CALOZA Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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SB 1057
Licensing: certified nurse assistants and home health aides.
SB 1057 Becker Senate Third Reading By Bonta
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SB 1370
Covered wildfire mitigation projects: consolidated and expedited review.
SB 1370 Stern Senate Third Reading By Petrie-Norris
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AB 175
Developmental services: community placement plans and community resource development plans.
AB 175 BUDGET Concurrence in Senate Amendments By GABRIEL
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SB 1079
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection: Fire Innovation Unit.
SB 1079 Stern Senate Third Reading By Connolly
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AB 1128
Mobilehome parks: rent caps: City of Torrance.
AB 1128 Muratsuchi Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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AB 2760
Law enforcement: wearable electroshock devices.
AB 2760 Sharp-Collins Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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AB 1976
Streets and highways: pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
AB 1976 Wicks Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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SB 193
Public resources: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: programs.
SB 193 Budget and Fiscal Review Senate Third Reading By GABRIEL
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AB 2575
Health care services: artificial intelligence.
AB 2575 ORTEGA Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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SB 186
Income taxes: film tax credits.
SB 186 Budget and Fiscal Review Senate Third Reading By GABRIEL
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AB 664
Community colleges: baccalaureate degree program: Southwestern Community College District.
AB 664 Alvarez Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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AB 2397
Local government: community facilities districts: financing.
AB 2397 Ta Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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AB 2012
Vehicles: transportation of manufactured homes.
AB 2012 Hoover Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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SB 886
California Technology Innovation and Ratepayer Protection Act.
SB 886 Padilla Senate Third Reading By Papan
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AB 1156
Williamson Act contracts: cancellation fees: photovoltaic solar facilities.
AB 1156 WICKS Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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AB 1969
California Community Schools Partnership Program: Promise Neighborhoods.
AB 1969 BONTA Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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AB 1349
Consumer protection: ticket sellers.
AB 1349 BRYAN Concurrence in Senate Amendments Move The Previous Question By AGUIAR-CURRY
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AB 192
Energy: transmission infrastructure accelerator: financing.
AB 192 BUDGET Concurrence in Senate Amendments By GABRIEL
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AB 1567
General plan: annual report: congregate and residential care for the elderly.
AB 1567 Ta Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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SB 795
Air pollution: gasoline vapor control systems: ethanol blends.
SB 795 Archuleta Senate Third Reading By ALVAREZ
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AB 2047
Firearms: 3-dimensional printing blocking technology.
AB 2047 Bauer-Kahan Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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Money raised and spent by the campaign committees Chris Ward 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.
Totals
- Raised$652,889
- Spent$767,728
- From individuals (itemized)$41,701 6%
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$93,400
- Education$59,150
- Finance, insurance and banking$42,800
- Health care$39,900
- Tribal governments$34,500
- Pharmaceuticals and medical products$32,450
- Real estate$27,400
- Technology and telecommunications$27,300
Approximate. Industries are assigned by keywords in organizations' names and in the employers individual donors named; 72% of these itemized dollars matched an industry, and the rest are left unclassified rather than guessed.
How industries are assignedTop employers of individual donors
- A NEW WAY OF LIFE REENTRY PROJECT$275
The employers individual donors named, summed; an employer is listed only when 3 or more people named it. $31,200 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 CA School Administrators PAC - SCC$23,600
- United Domestic Workers of America Action Fund - SCC$17,700
- Airbnb Inc.$11,800
- Building a Stronger Future for CA PAC, sponsored by Western States Reg Council of Carpenters$11,800
- CA Council for Affordable Housing PAC$11,800
- CA State Council of Service Employees SCC$11,800
- Faculty for Our University's Future Sponsored by CFA - SCC$11,800
- LGBT Caucus Leadership Fund$11,800
- Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians$11,800
- Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians$11,800
Contributions itemized on Schedule A from political committees, parties, businesses and other organizations, by the name reported. Transfers between Chris Ward's own committees aren't counted.
Independent expenditures for and against
Spent to support: $4,222
- San Diego Labor Coalition, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of North America Local 89$4,222
Spent to oppose: $0
None reported.
Spending on ads and outreach about Chris Ward 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 (2)
The committees Chris Ward 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.
Chris Ward for Assembly 2026
- Jul 1, 2026 to Sep 19, 2026$133,204 received
- May 17, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026$62,950 received
- Apr 19, 2026 to May 16, 2026$29,050 received
- Jan 1, 2026 to Apr 18, 2026$88,363 received
Supporting California's Communities: Asm. Chris Ward's Ballot Measure Committee
- Jul 1, 2026 to Sep 19, 2026$0 received
- May 17, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026$0 received
- Apr 19, 2026 to May 16, 2026$0 received
- Jan 1, 2026 to Apr 18, 2026$0 received
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.
MethodologyDisclosures
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 Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Mar 19, 2026 · covers 2025 · amendment Statement (PDF) ↗
- Form 700, Annual Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Feb 20, 2026 · covers 2025 Statement (PDF) ↗
- Form 700, Annual Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Mar 17, 2025 · covers 2024 · amendment Statement (PDF) ↗
- Form 700, Annual Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Mar 3, 2025 · covers 2024 Statement (PDF) ↗
- Form 700, Annual Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Feb 28, 2024 · covers 2023 Statement (PDF) ↗
- Form 700, Candidate Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Dec 28, 2023 · covers 2023 · amendment Statement (PDF) ↗
- Form 700, Candidate Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Nov 30, 2023 · covers 2023 Statement (PDF) ↗
- Form 700, Annual Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Mar 1, 2023 · covers 2022 Statement (PDF) ↗
- Form 700, Annual Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Feb 28, 2022 · covers 2021 Statement (PDF) ↗
- Form 700, Annual Assembly Member · State Assembly Filed Mar 1, 2021 · covers 2020 · amendment Statement (PDF) ↗
Source: FPPC Form 700 search ↗, searched Oct 6, 2026. How
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