Jessica Caloza
Democratic, incumbent
State Assembly Member, 52nd District
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Overview
Jessica Caloza is a Democratic member of the California State Assembly, representing the 52nd District since 2024, and previously served as a Los Angeles Public Works Commissioner and deputy chief of staff to the state attorney general.1 In the Assembly, she wrote AB 1650 to increase transparency around ICE's use of unmarked vehicles.2 She also proposed a constitutional amendment to add a second voting student regent at the University of California.3 Her campaign says she supports lowering the cost of living, building affordable housing, strengthening public education, and protecting reproductive freedom.4 She passed bills addressing property-tax welfare exemptions for community land trusts and reserve accounts for common interest developments.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $135,065
- Cash on hand
- $751,084
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $15 | Under 1% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $11,800 | 9% |
| PACs and other committees | $69,750 | 52% |
| Businesses and other groups | $53,500 | 40% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $53,450 in 23 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: California Secretary of State filings for Caloza for Assembly 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Biography, Assemblymember Jessica Caloza. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- State leaders agree: Governor Newsom’s signature on federal immigration enforcement bills protects Californians, Governor of California. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Does lobbying at the Capitol work? These UC students say yes, and they've got receipts, CalMatters. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Jessica Caloza for Assembly 2026, Jessica Caloza for Assembly 2026. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Jessica Caloza - Digital Democracy, CalMatters. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 General Election Endorsements & Ballot Measure Positions (August 2, 2026), California Democratic Party. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements | Jessica Caloza for Assembly 2026, Caloza for Assembly 2026. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Issues | Jessica Caloza for Assembly, Caloza for Assembly 2026. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 CA - General Election Endorsements, CWA District 9. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements - California YIMBY, California YIMBY. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- November General Election Endorsements, YIMBY Los Angeles. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 General Endorsements, AAPI FORCE. 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.
- 2026 Candidate Recommendations, California Teachers Association. 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.
- 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.