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Alex Padilla
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Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

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Senate · CA · Since 2021
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
97%aligned with Democratic positions

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Breaks from Democratic Line

Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Democratic position

Immigration & Border Security
Leans ForUndecided
Energy Policy & Oil/Gas
Leans AgainstMixed

Committee Memberships

Senate Committee on the JudiciaryMember
Senate Committee on Environment and Public WorksMember
Senate Committee on the BudgetMember

Issues & Stances

Positions based on voting record, public statements, and party platform

Supports raising the minimum wage, expanding union protections, and investing in green jobs for California workers.

Supports expanding ACA coverage, lowering drug prices, and working toward universal healthcare access.

As the first Latino senator from California, champions a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and DACA protections while supporting smart border security.

Supports student loan forgiveness, free community college, and increased Title I funding for underserved schools.

Supports a strong national defense with emphasis on cybersecurity, diplomatic engagement, and oversight of military spending.

Strong climate advocate who supports aggressive emissions reductions, environmental justice, and California's leadership on clean air standards.

Supports police reform, ending cash bail, and addressing systemic inequities in the criminal justice system.

Supports multilateral diplomacy, strengthening alliances, and promoting human rights in U.S. foreign policy.

Supports regulating Big Tech, protecting data privacy, and establishing guardrails for AI while fostering innovation.

Supports protecting and expanding Social Security benefits; opposes privatization and benefit cuts.

Supports universal background checks, assault weapons ban, and comprehensive gun safety legislation.

Supported the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; advocates for investment in public transit, broadband, and water infrastructure.

Supports major federal investment in affordable housing and addressing homelessness, especially in California.

Supports transitioning away from fossil fuels toward clean energy while managing impacts on workers and communities.

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LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Strongly For

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Labor & Unions
Est.Strongly For

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Votes vs. Stances

100%
Walks the talk
2 of 2 votes match stated positions

Election History

2022CA Senate
Won
60.5%9,822,000 votes
vs.Mark Meuser(R)39.5%