California state senate

California state Senator Holly Mitchell has one of the best voting records of any member of the legislature. Her West L.A., Mar Vista, Culver City, Ingelwood, West Adams, Leimert Park, DTLA, Crenshaw, South Central, Westmont and South L.A. constituents have reason to be proud of her-- and will almost definitely elect her to the County Board of Supervisors in November. That will trigger a special election early in 2021.

Jackie Fielder is a Native American (Two Kettle Lakota and Hidatsa), Mexicana, and queer educator and organizer running for state Senate against the most real estate-backed politician in California, Scott Wiener. Jackie's growing movement includes California Teachers, grassroots organizers, elected leaders across the country and, as of today, Blue America!

I don't follow the California state legislature as closely as I should. My excuse is that I'm too busy watching Congress and don't have the time. Luckily, here in California we have the Courage Campaign doing to job for us. This week they released their latest assessment of how the individual members of the state legislature are doing.

Derek Cressman, a veteran of the voting rights movement best known for his work to overturn Citizens United with Common Cause, is challenging incumbent Democratic state senator Richard Pan. Only three senate Democrats have a higher ranking by the California Chamber of Commerce than Pan, one of the most conservative Dems in the California legislature.

#NeverReznik-by Dorothy ReikCalifornia’s Senate District 27 comprises some of the most beautiful and valuable real estate in the country. From the beaches of Malibu to the Santa Monica Mountains to the flat lands of the San Fernando Valley and beyond into Ventura County, it is treasured by environmentalists and coveted by their mortal enemies-- the developers. The district's registration is 43% Democratic, 27% Republican and 24% decline-to-state.

Richard Mathews is a candidate for California State Senate District 27 (Malibu, Encino, Santa Clarita, Thousand Oaks). Richard has a history of progressive leadership in the California Democratic Party, having served as a vice chair of the L.A. County party and a member of the executive board of the state party. Focusing on the climate-change crisis and local environmental concerns, Richard has helped the party take strong positions on these crucial issues.