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Chris Ward

State Assemblymember · Assembly District 78 · Party: Democratic

3950 final-passage votes on record.

Record at a glance

3950
Final-passage votes
4678
All recorded votes

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OfficeDemocratic
Office
State Assemblymember
District
Assembly District 78
Party
Democratic
SourceOct 9, 2026

Last verified Oct 9, 2026.

Official source ↗

Photo: Photo via Open States

Today
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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.

  • AB 1767

    Department of Consumer Affairs: public members of boards: conflicts of interest.

    AB 1767 Berman Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1801

    Public agencies: approval: detention facilities.

    AB 1801 Lee Assembly Third Reading

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1921

    Digital games: ordinary use.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2331

    Cemeteries: removal of remains.

    AB 2331 Nguyen Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2539

    Tribal-state gaming: compact ratification.

    AB 2539 Ramos Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2278

    In-home supportive services: Community First Choice Option program: noncompliance penalties.

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

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1617

    Household hazardous waste: reporting.

    AB 1617 Alanis Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1652

    State agencies: regulations and legislation: nondisclosure agreements.

    AB 1652 Patterson Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2545

    Report: labor force impact: artificial intelligence.

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

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2194

    Medi-Cal: special commissions.

    AB 2194 Valencia Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2246

    Online service, product, or feature: access by children.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1988

    Companion chatbots: crisis interruption pauses.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Health]

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1542

    Sensitive personal information.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2713

    California AI Transparency Act: system provenance data.

    Do pass as amended.

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SCR 147

    Relative to Arts Education Month.

    SCR 147 Allen Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 172

    Relative to World Irritable Bowel Syndrome Day.

    ACR 172 Macedo Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1709

    Covered platforms: age restriction: e-Safety Advisory Commission.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1672

    Medi-Cal: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly: rates.

    AB 1672 Solache Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2025

    Tenancy: digitally altered images: disclosure.

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

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • SCR 141

    Relative to Women's Equal Pay Day.

    SCR 141 Wahab Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 132

    Relative to California STEAM Robotics Day.

    SCR 132 Ochoa Bogh Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1720

    Ticket sellers.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2233

    Behavioral health treatment plans.

    AB 2233 Ta Assembly Third Reading

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2043

    Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Task Force.

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

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • ACR 120

    Relative to Positive Parenting Awareness Month.

    ACR 120 Ávila Farías Concurrence in Senate Amendments

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1601

    County employees' retirement: cost-of-living adjustments.

    AB 1601 Rogers Assembly Third Reading

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1946

    Reporting mechanism: child sexual abuse material.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • HR 104

    Relative to Khmer New Year.

    HR 104 Lowenthal Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2147

    Criminal procedure: jurisdiction of public offenses.

    AB 2147 Schiavo Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1954

    Municipal golf courses: reservations.

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

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • ACR 130

    Relative to Sylvia Mendez Day.

    ACR 130 Ta Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2286

    Criminal procedure: attorney visits: medical settings.

    AB 2286 Bryan Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2656

    Public employees: notice: artificial intelligence performing service within scope of work.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Public Employment and Retirement]

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1846

    Dependency: placement of child with relative.

    AB 1846 Stefani Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2588

    District agricultural associations: board of directors: vacancies.

    AB 2588 Hadwick Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1609

    Customer service chatbots.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2248

    Pupil services: educational counseling: California College Guidance Initiative.

    AB 2248 Hoover Consent Calendar Second Day

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2583

    Office of Small Business Advocate: artificial intelligence.

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

    Apr 16, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1693

    Accelerated retailer building plan approval: tenant improvements.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Business and Professions]

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2110

    Workforce Housing Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Act.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Housing and Community Development]

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1783

    Vehicle miles traveled: local tax and state fund prohibition.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Revenue and Taxation]

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Failed Committee

  • AB 2433

    Housing development: density bonus.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources]

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2083

    Moreno Valley-Perris Childcare Special District.

    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Human Services]

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1679

    Local pop-up small business program.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Health]

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2525

    Surplus lands: Mission Bay Park.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Housing and Community Development]

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2512

    Surplus Land Act: exemption: Angel Stadium.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Housing and Community Development]

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1820

    Electric vehicle charging stations: permit fees.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1914

    General plan elements: childcare.

    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Human Services]

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2605

    State Public Defender: county public defenders: data collection.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Public Safety]

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1945

    Municipal utility districts: prepay option: termination of service.

    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Utilities and Energy]

    Apr 15, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

Older votes

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
    12 statements, Summary Page line 5
    $652,889
  • Spent
    Summary Page line 11
    $767,728
  • From individuals (itemized)
    55 contributions of $100 or more, net of refunds
    $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 assigned

Top employers of individual donors

  • A NEW WAY OF LIFE REENTRY PROJECT
    7 donors · Issue and advocacy groups
    $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
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Education
    $23,600
  • United Domestic Workers of America Action Fund - SCC
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $17,700
  • Airbnb Inc.
    3 contributions · organization · Not classified
    $11,800
  • Building a Stronger Future for CA PAC, sponsored by Western States Reg Council of Carpenters
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $11,800
  • CA Council for Affordable Housing PAC
    2 contributions · committee · Real estate
    $11,800
  • CA State Council of Service Employees SCC
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Issue and advocacy groups
    $11,800
  • Faculty for Our University's Future Sponsored by CFA - SCC
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Education
    $11,800
  • LGBT Caucus Leadership Fund
    2 contributions · committee · Finance, insurance and banking
    $11,800
  • Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians
    2 contributions · organization · Tribal governments
    $11,800
  • Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
    2 contributions · organization · Tribal governments
    $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
    race: State Assembly · 1 report · May 26, 2026 to May 27, 2026
    $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
    Spent $206,862 · cash at end $381,205 Statement ↗
    $133,204 received
  • May 17, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026
    Spent $65,246 · cash at end $496,903 Statement ↗
    $62,950 received
  • Apr 19, 2026 to May 16, 2026
    Spent $41,757 · cash at end $456,483 Statement ↗
    $29,050 received
  • Jan 1, 2026 to Apr 18, 2026
    Spent $126,595 · cash at end $471,242 Statement ↗
    $88,363 received
Committee record ↗

Supporting California's Communities: Asm. Chris Ward's Ballot Measure Committee

  • Jul 1, 2026 to Sep 19, 2026
    Spent $620 · cash at end $5,064 Statement ↗
    $0 received
  • May 17, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026
    Spent $590 · cash at end $6,274 Statement ↗
    $0 received
  • Apr 19, 2026 to May 16, 2026
    Spent $0 · cash at end $6,274 Statement ↗
    $0 received
  • Jan 1, 2026 to Apr 18, 2026
    Spent $764 · cash at end $6,274 Statement ↗
    $0 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, 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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