Art Hodges
Republican · CA
Art Hodges is the Republican nominee for California's 18th State Senate District in the 2026 general election, challenging Democratic incumbent Steve Padilla. A retired pastor and bishop who has also worked as a school principal and college administrator, he has not previously held elected office.
Campaign Finance Information — State Senator, District 18
Campaign Finance Information · State Senator, District 18 · November 3, 2026
Data last updated July 24, 2026
- Raised
- $33,406
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- RETIRED$7,020
- PRESIDENT$6,100
- ATTORNEY$2,250
- PASTOR$1,956
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- STENOGRAPHER$1,100
Source: California Secretary of State · 2026 cycle · campaignfinance.cdn.sos.ca.gov
No verified public records for this candidate — record history researched through July 17, 2026.
Elections
- State Senator, District 18 · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 18; California
Profile last researched July 17, 2026.