Caroline Menjivar
Democratic, incumbent
State Senator, 20th District
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Overview
Caroline Menjivar has represented the 20th District since 2022.1 She is a Marine veteran, former EMT and social worker.2 She previously worked as the East Valley representative for the Los Angeles mayor’s office.1 She chairs a Senate budget subcommittee on health and human services.3
She authored a law requiring large employer health plans to cover infertility treatment, including IVF.4 She opposed Medi-Cal cuts for undocumented immigrants, saying people would lose coverage.5 She voted against a bill for denser housing near transit, arguing it would not serve working-class residents.6 Her office says in 2026 she secured $19 million for her district and had six bills signed into law, including paid postpartum leave for firefighters and hearing aid coverage for children.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $136,305
- Cash on hand
- $383,976
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $10 | Under 1% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $17,545 | 13% |
| PACs and other committees | $71,850 | 53% |
| Businesses and other groups | $46,900 | 34% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $42,800 in 11 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: California Secretary of State filings for Menjivar for Senate 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Biography | California State Senator Caroline Menjivar, California State Senator Caroline Menjivar. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- California Senate District 20 | Marine, EMT, Social Worker, Caroline Menjivar campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Senator Caroline Menjivar | Proudly Representing California ..., California State Senator Caroline Menjivar. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Press Releases | California State Senator Caroline Menjivar, California State Senator Caroline Menjivar. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- CA Latino legislators agonized over slashing immigrant health care, CalMatters. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Caroline Menjivar - Wikipedia, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements — Caroline Menjivar for State Senate, Menjivar for Senate 2026. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 General Election Endorsements & Ballot Measure Positions, California Democratic Party. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- General Election 2026 endorsements, California Federation of Teachers COPE. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 Official Voter Guide, UNITE HERE Local 11. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 Voter Guide, Teamsters Local 572. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Voter Guide, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Equality California Election Center, Equality California. 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.
- The Knock LA Progressive Voter Guide for the November 2026 General Election, Knock LA (Ground Game LA). Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 LA Progressive Voter Guide, LA Forward Action Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- SEIU 721 COPE Slate, November 3, 2026 General Election, SEIU Local 721. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.