Blanca Pacheco
Democratic, incumbent
State Assembly Member, 64th District
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Overview
Blanca Pacheco was elected to the California State Assembly in 2022.1 She is an attorney and chairs the Assembly Rules Committee.2 She previously served as mayor of Downey.2
In 2026, she authored Assembly Bill 1821 to extend the time government agencies have to respond to public records requests.3 Her spokesperson said sponsored travel, including a study tour to Spain, informed the legislation.4 She told CalMatters the measure aimed to prevent frivolous, AI-generated requests.5 She also authored Assembly Bill 2235 to shield judges' home addresses from public records.6 According to CalMatters, 24 of her 43 bills have passed, including measures on sex discrimination and mental health training for coaches.7 Her campaign says as mayor she led a pandemic rent moratorium.8
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $164,100
- Cash on hand
- $1,223,892
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| PACs and other committees | $91,000 | 55% |
| Businesses and other groups | $73,100 | 45% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $91,400 in 26 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: California Secretary of State filings for Blanca Pacheco for Assembly 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- State Assembly Member Blanca Pacheco - Detail Page, ciclt.net. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Biography | Official Website - Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco, Blanca Pacheco State Assembly website. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- California public records bill scaled back again after backlash, CalMatters. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Pebble Beach golf, Maui resorts, European tours: How special interests woo California lawmakers, CalMatters. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- This lawmaker's proposal could make California 'the most secretive state in the country' - CalMatters, CalMatters. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Judicial Council - California Courts, California Courts Judicial Council. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Blanca Pacheco - Digital Democracy | CalMatters, CalMatters. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Meet Blanca | Blanca Pacheco for State Assembly, Blanca Pacheco campaign site. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 General Election Endorsements & Ballot Measure Positions (August 2, 2026), California Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements, United Farm Workers. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- General Election 2026, Tuesday, November 3, California Federation of Teachers. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Equality California 2026 Primary Endorsements, Equality California. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements, California Young Democrats. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 Candidate Recommendations, California Teachers Association. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 General Election Endorsements, Democrats for Israel – Los Angeles. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Voter Guide, November 3, 2026, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.