Pilar Schiavo
Democratic, incumbent
State Assembly Member, 40th District
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Overview
Pilar Schiavo has represented California's 40th Assembly District since 2022.1 She chairs the Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and serves on the Health, Budget, and Utilities and Energy committees.2 Her campaign says she was a small business owner and nurse advocate who worked in the labor movement for over 20 years.3
She says her 2026 legislation focuses on lowering costs, consumer protections, public safety, housing, and public health.4 She authored AB 1820, a law preventing added permit fees for electric vehicle chargers at apartment buildings.5 She says she helped secure $197 million for Medi-Cal eligibility workers and $50 million for crime victim services.6 She says residents suffer from toxic air from the underground fire at Chiquita Canyon Landfill.7
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $219,790
- Cash on hand
- $995,343
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $311 | Under 1% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $600 | Under 1% |
| PACs and other committees | $64,100 | 29% |
| Party committees | $142,779 | 65% |
| Businesses and other groups | $12,000 | 5% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $406,646 in 62 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: California Secretary of State filings for Pilar Schiavo for Assembly 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo Invites Nominations for “Veteran of the Year” Award, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Assembly Member Schiavo, California State Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Biography, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Official Website - Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo Representing the 40th California Assembly District, Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- What they are saying: Strong support for California’s new laws to expand EV access, California Governor. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Schiavo Secures More than $250M for Healthcare, Victim Support Services, Community Programs, SCV News. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Toxic underground fires spreading at California landfills, News Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Pilar Schiavo for State Assembly – Endorsements, Pilar Schiavo for Assembly 2026. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 General Election Endorsements & Ballot Measure Positions, California Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- General Election 2026 • Tuesday, November 3, California Federation of Teachers COPE. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 Elections - SEIU Local 1000, SEIU Local 1000. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Political Action – NUHW, National Union of Healthcare Workers. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Moms Demand Action Volunteer Endorsements, Backing 66 Candidates Across 20 States, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 California General Election Environmental Justice Candidates, California Environmental Justice Alliance Action. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements - California YIMBY, California YIMBY. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- The June Primary Is Two Weeks Away—CSR Endorses These Candidates, California State Retirees. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Voter Guide | Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County Action Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November General Election Endorsements, YIMBY Los Angeles. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- SCV Chamber Announces Candidate Endorsements for November 2026 Election, Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- November 2026 Candidate Endorsements | Santa Clarita Valley Democrats, Santa Clarita Valley Democrats. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Who We're Endorsing in California's 2026 Election, California Environmental Voters. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 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.
- 2026 Midterm Election: LA County Federation of Labor Endorsements (Official Voter Guide), Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- SEIU 721 COPE Slate, November 3, 2026 General Election, SEIU Local 721. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.