State Senator, District 38
Source: electionresults.sos.ca.gov
What does this office do?
- Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
- Voting on how much money your local public schools get
- Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Democratic · Incumbent
Catherine Blakespear is a Democratic member of the California State Senate for District 38 (coastal San Diego and Orange counties), first elected in 2022. A former Mayor of Encinitas, she authored California's 2024 law prohibiting thin plastic carryout bags at grocery checkout.
Records: Corporate Accountability 33 for, Environment and Public Health 28 for, Civil Rights 27 for,
Laura Bassett
LostRepublican
Laura Bassett is an Oceanside businesswoman, licensed real estate professional, and professional fiduciary. She has served as a San Diego County civil service commissioner and has not previously held elected office.
Source: ballotpedia.org