Susan Rubio
Democratic, incumbent
State Senator, 22nd District
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Overview
Susan Rubio is a Democratic State Senator representing District 22, elected in 2018.1 She was previously a public school teacher for 20 years in Baldwin Park and Monrovia, and a Baldwin Park elected official for 13 years.2
Her office says Governor Newsom signed eight of her bills into law in 2026, including measures addressing livestreamed child sexual exploitation and retaliatory family court lawsuits.3 She states she also authored a 2024 bill enforcing California's flavored tobacco ban and another making hotels smoke-free.4 Earlier, she wrote laws extending the domestic violence statute of limitations and allowing evidence of coercive control in family court.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $114,350
- Cash on hand
- $578,100
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $300 | Under 1% |
| PACs and other committees | $57,650 | 50% |
| Businesses and other groups | $56,400 | 49% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $106,450 in 22 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: California Secretary of State filings for Susan Rubio for Senate 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Susan Rubio - Ballotpedia, Ballotpedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Biography | Senator Susan Rubio, Senator Susan Rubio official website. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Rubio's Legislative Package Becomes Law | Senator Susan Rubio, Senator Susan Rubio press release. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- State Senator Susan Rubio Newsletter, Senator Susan Rubio newsletter. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Susan Rubio - Wikipedia, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 General Election Endorsements & Ballot Measure Positions, California Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Additional Election Information: Party Endorsements for Voter-Nominated Offices (November 3, 2026 General Election), Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements, Susan Rubio for Senate 2026. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Voter Guide, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- SEIU Local 1000 Election Endorsements, SEIU Local 1000. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 Voter Guide, Teamsters Local 572. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Candidate Endorsements, Association of California State Supervisors. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements, California Young Democrats. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles Voting Slate: Candidate Endorsements, Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles. 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.
- SEIU 721 COPE Slate, November 3, 2026 General Election, SEIU Local 721. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.