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Lola Smallwood-Cuevas

State Senator · Senate District 28 · Party: Democratic

3004 final-passage votes on record.

Record at a glance

3004
Final-passage votes
4352
All recorded votes

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OfficeDemocratic
Office
State Senator
District
Senate District 28
Party
Democratic
SourceOct 2, 2026

Last verified Oct 2, 2026.

Official source ↗

Photo: Photo via Open States

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This tab shows Lola Smallwood-Cuevas'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 recorded

Showing every recorded vote. Procedural, amendment, committee, and nomination votes are labeled.

  • SB 1126

    Local agencies: financial postings.

    Unfinished Business SB1126 Choi et al. Concurrence

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1919

    Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District: transactions and use tax: qualified voter initiative.

    3rd Reading AB1919 Pellerin et al. By Laird Urgency Clause

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 208

    Relative to California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference.

    W/O REF. TO FILE ACR208 Ramos By Limón

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed Other

  • AB 2153

    Voter registration: residency confirmation.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 190

    Relative to Larry Itliong Day.

    3rd Reading SCR190 Cabaldon et al.

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1828

    County recorder: county clerks: bonds.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 762

    Transactions and use taxes: various jurisdictions.

    Unfinished Business SB762 Arreguín et al. Urgency Clause Concurrence

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 184

    Relative to Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week.

    3rd Reading

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 927

    Intercountry adoption finalized in a foreign country.

    Unfinished Business SB927 Choi et al. Concurrence

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SR 120

    Relative to Filipino American History Month.

    3rd Reading SR120 Cabaldon

    Aug 3, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2333

    Child welfare nongovernmental organizations.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2781

    Civil cases: filing fees.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2781 JUD.

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2042

    Civil actions: setting aside default or default judgment.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2175

    Renewable electrical generation facilities: multiple meters: aggregation: logistics businesses and manufacturing businesses.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1781

    Federal Home Loan Banks.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB1781 Michelle Rodriguez

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2692

    Common interest developments: reinstatement of terminated declarations: County of Los Angeles.

    Consent Calendar 2nd (Urgency Clause)

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 126

    Education finance: education omnibus trailer bill.

    3rd Reading AB126 Budget

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2324

    Vocational education: youth caregivers.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2324 Jeff Gonzalez

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2018

    Missing persons: DNA testing.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2018 Ramos et al.

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2779

    Food labeling: quality dates, safety dates, and sell-by dates.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2779 Irwin Motion to Reconsider Urgency Clause Reconsider

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 643

    Climate change: short-lived climate pollutants: organic waste reduction.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1626

    Interscholastic athletics: youth sports: coaches: behavioral and mental health training.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB1626 Gabriel et al.

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 442

    Z'berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act of 1973: working forest management plans: nonindustrial timber management plans.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB442 Hadwick et al.

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SR 67

    Relative to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

    3rd Reading SR67 Blakespear et al.

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 210

    Relative to a sister state relationship with the Province Gauteng in South Africa.

    Consent Calendar 2nd ACR210 Jackson et al.

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2003

    Pupil health: suicide prevention.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2003 Berman et al. Urgency Clause

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2106

    Malpractice actions: architects, engineers, or surveyors.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1951

    Civil actions: filing fees: refunds.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2779

    Food labeling: quality dates, safety dates, and sell-by dates.

    Consent Calendar 2nd (Urgency Clause)

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • ACR 168

    Relative to the California Law Revision Commission.

    Consent Calendar 2nd ACR168 Pacheco et al.

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2134

    City council members: absences without permission.

    Consent Calendar 2nd AB2134 Addis et al.

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2559

    Solid waste: construction debris: diversion: deposits.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 1778

    Controlled substances: testosterone.

    Consent Calendar 2nd

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 830

    Public Transit Revenue Measure District: revenue measure: election procedures.

    Unfinished Business SB830 Arreguín et al. Urgency Clause Concurrence

    Jul 2, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • AB 2448

    Medical information: confidentiality.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1591

    California Podiatric Pipeline Program.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1534

    Federal Workforce Pell Grant program: local workforce development boards: participant training requirement.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2223

    Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: state contracts.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2300

    Workforce development: applicable law.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2150

    Emergencies: personnel: training requirements: opioid overdose reversals.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2368

    Low-income health care: internet website and information.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 65

    School and community college employees: paid disability and parental leave.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2343

    Alcohol and other drug programs: consumer protection platform.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2142

    School districts: community college districts: short-term employees: classified service.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2311

    Health care districts: employment.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1556

    Recovery housing: funding.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2282

    Health facilities: emergency medical services.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2161

    Medi-Cal eligibility: work or community engagement.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 1940

    Unlawful practices: discrimination: menopause.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

  • AB 2201

    Medi-Cal: eligibility redetermination.

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Result: Passed Committee

Older votes

Money raised and spent by the campaign committees Lola Smallwood-Cuevas 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

$835,514

Spent $767,601

Totals

  • Raised
    6 statements, Summary Page line 5
    $835,514
  • Spent
    Summary Page line 11
    $767,601
  • From individuals (itemized)
    257 contributions of $100 or more, net of refunds
    $93,143 11%

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
    $296,594
  • Health care
    $47,846
  • Issue and advocacy groups
    $46,562
  • Education
    $40,547
  • Tribal governments
    $24,100
  • Lawyers and lobbyists
    $22,267
  • Technology and telecommunications
    $21,500
  • Finance, insurance and banking
    $18,570

Approximate. Industries are assigned by keywords in organizations' names and in the employers individual donors named; 74% 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

  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
    16 donors · Education
    $2,612
  • NEIGHBORHOOD FUNDERS GROUP
    3 donors · Not classified
    $2,000
  • LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
    9 donors · Education
    $1,828
  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES LABOR CENTER
    5 donors · Education
    $1,641
  • CITY OF LOS ANGELES
    4 donors · Government and public sector
    $1,519
  • AG & ASSOCIATES
    3 donors · Not classified
    $1,250
  • L NORWOOD AND ASSOCIATES LLC
    3 donors · Not classified
    $708
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
    4 donors · Education
    $700
  • HANDELMAN CONSULTING
    4 donors · Not classified
    $554
  • SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION 2015
    3 donors · Labor unions
    $308

The employers individual donors named, summed; an employer is listed only when 3 or more people named it. $30,336 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

  • United Domestic Workers of America Action Fund
    3 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $19,600
  • California Professional Firefighters PAC
    8 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $18,300
  • California State Council of Laborers PAC
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $17,700
  • California-Nevada Conference of Operating Engineers PAC
    4 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $14,400
  • California Nurses Association PAC (CNA-PAC)
    6 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $13,200
  • California Federation of Teachers COPE
    5 contributions · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $11,800
  • California State Council of Service Employees
    2 contributions · small contributor committee · Issue and advocacy groups
    $11,800
  • Service Employees International Union Local 1000 Candidate PAC
    1 contribution · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $11,800
  • Service Employees International Union Local 721, CTW, CLC State & Local
    1 contribution · small contributor committee · Labor unions
    $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 Lola Smallwood-Cuevas's own committees aren't counted.

Independent expenditures for and against

Spent to support: $1,175

  • Los Angeles County Democratic Party ? State Candidate Committee
    race: State Senate · 1 report · May 19, 2026
    $1,175

Spent to oppose: $0

None reported.

Spending on ads and outreach about Lola Smallwood-Cuevas 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 Lola Smallwood-Cuevas 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.

LOLA SMALLWOOD-CUEVAS FOR SENATE 2026

  • Jul 1, 2026 to Sep 19, 2026
    Spent $195,950 · cash at end $381,981 Statement ↗
    $130,475 received
  • May 17, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026
    Spent $76,714 · cash at end $447,452 Statement ↗
    $107,962 received
  • Apr 19, 2026 to May 16, 2026
    Spent $43,884 · cash at end $416,284 Statement ↗
    $76,659 received
  • Jan 1, 2026 to Apr 18, 2026
    Spent $205,049 · cash at end $258,177 Statement ↗
    $114,216 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 Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 2, 2026 · covers 2025 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 3, 2025 · covers 2024 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 1, 2024 · covers 2023 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Annual Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 1, 2023 · covers 2022 Statement (PDF) ↗
  • Form 700, Candidate Senator · State Senate Filed Mar 15, 2022 · covers 2022 Statement (PDF) ↗

Source: FPPC Form 700 search ↗, searched Oct 6, 2026. How

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