The California State Senate is one-half of our state legislature. Along with the Assembly, it essentially serves as California’s Congress. On March 5, voters will choose representatives in half of the 40 state Senate districts, each home to more than 900,000 constituents.
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You can also use this same tool to find out where your legislator lands on the “How liberal or conservative are your legislators?” scale.
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What does a state senator do?
- Represents constituents, holding meetings in the district and keeping attuned to priorities.
- Participates on some of 22 standing committees, six subcommittees or joint committees, each focused on areas such as labor, health and the environment.
- Introduces as many as 40 bills per two-year session, as well as specific budget items.
Why does this race matter?
State lawmakers draft and pass laws that govern the entire state. These laws can provide benefits that aren’t granted by the federal government, such as paid family leave or in-state tuition for undocumented college students. They can impose rules that apply statewide, like restrictions…
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