Jesse Gabriel
Democratic, incumbent
State Assembly Member, 46th District
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Overview
Jesse Gabriel is a member of the California State Assembly, representing the 46th District since 2018.1 He is a former constitutional rights attorney who sued the Trump administration to protect "Dreamers" from deportation.1 As chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, he advocates for a larger state rainy day fund.2
He authored a law that banned four chemicals in food.3 He wrote a law to help recover art stolen during the Holocaust.4 He proposed a bill to require independent investigations into shootings by federal immigration agents.5 His 2019 bill created a state-funded nonprofit security grant program.6
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $132,350
- Cash on hand
- $3,194,407
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $9,400 | 7% |
| PACs and other committees | $69,850 | 53% |
| Businesses and other groups | $53,100 | 40% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $119,174 in 27 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: California Secretary of State filings for Jesse Gabriel for Assembly 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Jesse Gabriel - Digital Democracy | CalMatters, CalMatters. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Opinion | California needs larger rainy day fund, political rivals say, CalMatters. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- California 1st in US to ban 4 chemicals in food: What to know, ABC News. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- New laws trigger a legal fight over Nazi-looted art in L.A. and Auschwitz museums, NBC News. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- California Democrats urge government shutdown after federal agents kill Minnesota nurse, CalMatters. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Jewish Caucus Celebrates Signing of Two Priority Bills Protecting Californians from Hate and Violence, California Legislative Jewish Caucus. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 General Election Endorsements & Ballot Measure Positions, California Democratic Party. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 Elections - SEIU Local 1000, SEIU Local 1000. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Candidate Endorsements (updated 9/30/2026), Association of California State Supervisors. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 California Voter Guide / Guía de votantes de California, UNITE HERE Local 11. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements (November 2026 election), California YIMBY. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- ANCA-Western Region Announces 2026 Primary Endorsements, Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- CCAH Releases 2026 Voter Guide and Endorsements, California Council for Affordable Housing. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- November General Election Endorsements, YIMBY Los Angeles. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- STATE: 46th Assembly District – 2026 Primary Election, Indivisible Ventura. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Equality California Election Center, Equality California. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements, Sierra Club Angeles Chapter. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Who We're Endorsing in California's 2026 Election, California Environmental Voters. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- CFT Endorsements, General Election 2026 (Tuesday, November 3), California Federation of Teachers. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 General Election Endorsements, Democrats for Israel – Los Angeles. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 LA Progressive Voter Guide, LA Forward Action Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Midterm Election: LA County Federation of Labor Endorsements (Official Voter Guide), Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Voter Guide, November 3, 2026, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- SEIU 721 COPE Slate, November 3, 2026 General Election, SEIU Local 721. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.