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Chris Ward
State Assemblymember · Assembly District 78 · Party: Democratic
3950 final-passage votes on record.
Record at a glance
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Office
- Office
- State Assemblymember
- District
- Assembly District 78
- Party
- Democratic
- Website
- Official site ↗
Source
No issues page found
Chris Ward's website (a78.asmdc.org ↗) 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 Chris Ward'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.
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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.
ACA 20 GABRIEL Assembly Third Reading Amend By TANGIPA Set #1 Motion to Lay on the Table By AGUIAR-CURRY
Yes Source ↗ -
Yes Source ↗
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SB 623
Automobile accidents: civil actions: transportation network companies.
SB 623 Umberg Senate Third Reading By Papan
Yes Source ↗ -
ACA 21
A resolution directing the Secretary of State to withdraw from the consideration of the people of the State of California Assembly Constitutional Amendment No. 13 of the 2023–24 Regular Session (Resolution Chapter 176 of the Statutes of 2023), relating to voting.
ACA 21 RIVAS Assembly Third Reading By WICKS
Not voting Source ↗ -
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.
ACA 20 GABRIEL Assembly Third Reading
Yes Source ↗ -
ACA 22
A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by adding Section 4.5 to Article XIII A thereof, relating to taxation.
ACA 22 WICKS Assembly Third Reading
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SB 417
The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026.
SB 417 Limón Third Reading Urgency By Wicks
Yes Source ↗ -
Yes Source ↗
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SB 222
Residential heat pump water heater or heat pump HVAC systems.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Local Government]
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 845
Pupil instruction: career technical education, career education, work-based learning, work experience education, and apprenticeships.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 1003
Prohousing enhanced infrastructure financing districts.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Yes Source ↗ -
Yes Source ↗
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SB 1014
Development projects: preliminary estimate of required improvements: onsite and offsite improvements.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 954
California Environmental Quality Act: advanced manufacturing facilities: exemption.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 1072
Housing omnibus.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Revenue and Taxation] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 1383
Housing development: density bonus: incentives or concessions: labor standards.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Local Government]
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 1227
Department of Industrial Relations: apprenticeship pilot program.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 1054
Unemployment insurance: reporting requirements.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 1024
Firefighter postpartum and recovery leave.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 802
Housing finance and development: Sacramento Regional Housing and Homelessness Joint Powers Authority Act.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Local Government]
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 966
Refinery and chemical plants.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 908
Residential windows: retrofitting: residential window replacement projects: California Building Code compliance.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Local Government]
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 1093
Mobilehome parks: disaster assistance.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 1284
Medi-Cal benefits: employer reports.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Yes Source ↗ -
Yes Source ↗
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Yes Source ↗
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SB 1238
Common interest developments: management.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 1299
State Fire Marshal Fire Sprinkler Fitter Certification Act.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 1092
Mobilehome parks: resident organizations: option to purchase.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
Not voting Source ↗ -
SB 1116
Planning and zoning: housing development projects: subdivisions.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Local Government]
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 1012
Employment of inmates.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Yes Source ↗ -
Yes Source ↗
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SB 947
Employment: automated decision systems.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 898
Connected consumer products.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 1114
Data collection: sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex status: disclosure.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 1159
Artificial intelligence: transparency and governance.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 1050
False advertising: synthetic performers.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 226
Infrastructure revitalization financing districts.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Local Government]
Yes Source ↗ -
Yes Source ↗
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SB 923
Consumer privacy requests: deletion request records and request submission methods.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Yes Source ↗ -
HR 117
Relative to Section 230 of the federal Communications Decency Act of 1996.
Be adopted. To third reading.
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 435
California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018: personal information: exemptions.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 865
California Music Festival Preservation Grant Program.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Yes Source ↗ -
Yes Source ↗
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SB 962
Emergency vehicles: blue warning lights.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Public Safety] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 1246
Autonomous vehicles.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Communications and Conveyance]
Not voting Source ↗ -
SB 1064
Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program: testing.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Yes Source ↗ -
Yes Source ↗
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SCR 143
Relative to Hmong Laotian Special Guerilla Unit veterans.
SCR 143 Umberg Consent Calendar Second Day
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 990
Highways: exit information.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Yes Source ↗
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.
Raised · 2025–2026
$652,889
Spent $767,728
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
Committees
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Issues
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