Michelle Rodriguez
Democratic, incumbent
State Assembly Member, 53rd District
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Overview
Michelle Rodriguez is a Democrat representing the 53rd District in the California State Assembly.1 She was elected in 2024 and previously served on the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.2 She authored AB 1628, a passed bill regarding child protection and safe surrender.3 Her other passed bills include AB 2006 to create daycare centers in state office buildings, AB 2453 on off-highway vehicles, and AB 744 on tied-house restrictions for alcohol sales.3 She co-authored Leno's Law (SB 712), which expands smog check exemptions for collector vehicles, and supports manufacturing and regulatory reform.4 She also introduced AB 2628 to amend the County Fire Service Retirement Law.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $152,665
- Cash on hand
- $139,335
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| PACs and other committees | $84,265 | 55% |
| Businesses and other groups | $68,400 | 45% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $51,200 in 18 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: California Secretary of State filings for Michelle Rodriguez for Assembly 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Assembly Member Rodriguez | California State Assembly, California State Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Michelle Rodriguez (politician) - Wikipedia, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Michelle Rodriguez - Digital Democracy | CalMatters, CalMatters. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- California Assemblymember Rodriguez Tours EGR USA Facility, Highlights SEMA's Role in Local Innovation, SEMA. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Bill Status - AB-2628 County Fire Service Retirement Law: benefits., California Legislative Information. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 General Election Endorsements & Ballot Measure Positions (August 2, 2026), California Democratic Party. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Supporters - Michelle for Assembly, Michelle Rodriguez for Assembly 2026. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- November 2026 Union Voter Guide, Inland Empire Labor Council, AFL-CIO. 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.
- 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.