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Jane
Kim

Democrat Jane Kim, former SF Supervisor and civil-rights attorney, is running for California Insurance Commissioner in 2026.

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endorsements
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Background

Jane Kim is a Democratic candidate for California Insurance Commissioner in the November 3, 2026 general election. A civil-rights attorney and consumer advocate based in San Francisco, she announced her candidacy on January 21, 2026, and received the endorsement of Senator Bernie Sanders. 127

Kim previously served on the San Francisco Board of Education (2007–2011), including as its president, and on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors (2011–2019). Before and between those roles she worked as a community organizer at Chinatown Community Development Center and as a civil-rights attorney at the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights. 317

After leaving the Board of Supervisors, Kim served as California political director for Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign, as a senior fellow at the Sanders Institute and Young Elected Officials Network, and as California director of the Working Families Party. Her October 2026 candidate questionnaire describes her as a former California director of the party. 319

Kim holds a B.A. from Stanford University and a J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law. She is not the incumbent; the race is an open seat contest. 310

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
Insurance Commissioner, California
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Attorney/Consumer Advocate; candidate for California Insurance Commissioner
Website
janekim.org(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Date unknown
    endorsement
    Kim earns endorsements from Bernie Sanders, California Labor Federation, SEIU, CTA, and Rep. Ro Khanna

    Kim secured endorsements from Sen. Bernie Sanders, the California Labor Federation, SEIU California, the California Teachers Association, and U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, among others. Specific announcement dates were not available in the sources reviewed.

    How California insurance commissioner candidates Jane Kim and Ben Allen measure up · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 8
    debate
    Kim and Allen clash at CalMatters-moderated Sacramento debate

    At a CalMatters event in Sacramento, Kim argued Allen would 'tinker' with the existing insurance system while Allen called her plans 'totally unprecedented and unmoored.' The central dispute was Kim's public disaster-insurance proposal versus Allen's private-market reform approach.

    How California insurance commissioner candidates Jane Kim ... - LAist · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 4
    poll
    Independent Voter Project poll: Allen leads Kim 36–23% when party labels included

    An IVP survey conducted Sept. 23–Oct. 2 among 2,906 California registered voters found the race within the margin of error with names only, but in a split version identifying Kim as DSA-endorsed and Allen as a mainstream Democrat, Allen led 36% to 23%. Nearly two-thirds of respondents had no opinion.

    New CA Poll: Voter ID Measure Leads Today. Its ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 24
    endorsement
    Korea Daily endorses Kim in California insurance commissioner race

    The Korea Daily issued its 2026 California election endorsements, including support for Jane Kim in the insurance commissioner race.

    The Korea Daily's 2026 California Election Endorsements and ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 23
    news
    Kim calls current insurance system 'a disaster' in CapRadio interview

    In an interview with CapRadio, Kim described California's insurance system as 'a disaster' and outlined her proposed public disaster-insurance plan as funded by redirecting Californians' premium dollars.

    Insurance Commissioner candidate Jane Kim says the current system is ‘a disaster' · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 23
    poll
    September poll shows Kim at ~25%, Allen at ~18%, with over 57% undecided

    A poll of 1,000 voters reported in September placed Kim at about 25% and Allen at 18%, with more than 57% of voters undecided. Full methodology and field dates were not available.

    CA insurance commissioner race now a high-stakes contest · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 14
    news
    Kim reported in lead for state insurance commissioner as race heats up

    Coverage in mid-September noted Kim was in the lead position in the insurance commissioner race as the contest attracted growing attention.

    Former SF Supervisor Jane Kim In Lead For State Insurance ... · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Jun 2
    filing
    Kim finishes first in 11-candidate primary, advancing to general election

    Jane Kim led the June 2 primary with approximately 26.8–27.2% of the vote, with Ben Allen in second place at 19.3–19.6%. Both advanced to the November 3 general election.

    California insurance commissioner election voter guide: Allen ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Dolores Huerta Action Fund organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • California Faculty Association union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • Our Revolution organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • Power California Action organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • Malia Cohen official
    California State Controller; listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • Lena Gonzalez official
    California State Senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • California Nurses Association union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • ACCE Action organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • Teamsters California union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • Andy Kim official
    U.S. Senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • United Domestic Workers union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • Fund Her organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • Barbara Lee official
    Oakland Mayor; listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • California School Employees Association union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • CAIR Action organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • Pramila Jayapal official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • Communication Workers of America District 9 union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • California Young Democrats organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • Grace Meng official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • United Auto Workers Region 6 union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • Initiate Justice Action organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • Eleni Kounalakis official
    California Lt. Governor; listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • Lateefah Simon official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • California Federation of Teachers union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • National Women's Political Caucus organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • Women's March Action organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • Kevin Mullin official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without individual date janekim.org
  • Ro Khanna official
    U.S. Representative; identified as Kim endorser in CalMatters October coverage calmatters.org · Oct 9, 2026
  • California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO union
    Endorsed Kim at its convention; listed in federation endorsement document calaborfed.org · Aug 4, 2026
  • Bay Area Reporter newspaper
    Listed by campaign as endorsing Kim janekim.org · May 14, 2026
  • San Francisco Bay Guardian newspaper
    Endorsed Kim in June 2 election endorsements sfbg.com · May 6, 2026
  • California Teachers Association union
    Sole endorsement reported by campaign janekim.org · Feb 12, 2026
  • SEIU California union
    Announced endorsement per campaign news page janekim.org · Jan 26, 2026
  • Bernie Sanders official
    U.S. Senator; named as endorser at campaign launch janekim.org · Jan 21, 2026
  • National Union of Healthcare Workers union
    Listed as endorsing Kim in campaign announcement janekim.org · Jan 21, 2026
  • Working Families Party organization
    Listed as endorsing Kim in campaign announcement janekim.org · Jan 21, 2026

Sources 18

  1. [1] How California insurance commissioner candidates Jane Kim ... - LAist(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] How California insurance commissioner candidates Jane Kim and Ben Allen measure up(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] CA insurance commissioner race now a high-stakes contest(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  4. [4] Jane Kim, California insurance commissioner candidate, 2026 ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  5. [5] New CA Poll: Voter ID Measure Leads Today. Its ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  6. [6] California insurance commissioner election voter guide: Allen ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  7. [7] The Korea Daily's 2026 California Election Endorsements and ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  8. [8] Insurance Commissioner candidate Jane Kim says the current system is ‘a disaster'(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  9. [9] Former SF Supervisor Jane Kim In Lead For State Insurance ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  10. [10] California Federation of Labor Unions(opens in a new tab) Aug 5, 2026
  11. [11] Jane Kim, California insurance commissioner candidate, answers ...(opens in a new tab) May 22, 2026
  12. [12] ENDORSEMENTS for the June 2 election - sfbg.com(opens in a new tab) May 6, 2026
  13. [13] California Teachers Association sole endorses Jane Kim(opens in a new tab) Jan 26, 2026
  14. [14] Jane Kim Launches Campaign for California Insurance Commissioner(opens in a new tab) Jan 21, 2026
  15. [15] News about Jane Kim | Bernie Sanders' endorsed candidate(opens in a new tab) Jan 21, 2026
  16. [16] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jan 20, 2026
  17. [17] Jane Kim | Endorsed by Bernie Sanders(opens in a new tab) Jan 20, 2026
  18. [18] Meet Jane — Janekim.org(opens in a new tab) Jan 20, 2026
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