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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

State Senate · District 20

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Official source: California Secretary of State (Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.), Elections Division ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

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Caroline Menjivar Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent California State Senator Caroline Menjivar (D-SD20) is a Marine veteran, EMT, and social worker seeking re-election in 2026. Full profile → Tony Rodriguez Republican Republican challenging incumbent Caroline Menjivar for California State Senate District 20 in the November 2026 general election Full profile →

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IssueCaroline Menjivar
Democratic
Tony Rodriguez
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports oil-company oversight, CalFresh expansion, and green jobs Supports cutting regulations and taxes to help small businesses and lower costs
HousingOpposes density-without-affordability; supports homeownership and homeless prevention Supports reducing regulations and protecting single-family neighborhoods
Health careSupports universal health access and expanded fertility coverage Supports healthcare access but prioritizes fiscal responsibility and audits
ImmigrationOpposes Medi-Cal cuts targeting immigrants; supports immigrant health access Supports strong borders and a pathway to legal status for long-term residents
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports reproductive freedom, including fertility and IVF coverage no sourced position
EducationSupports funding for childcare and education via progressive revenue Supports parental rights and refocusing schools on academic standards
Climate & energyOpposes offshore drilling; supports clean energy transition with equity focus Supports cleaner energy but opposes costly fuel policies; backs offshore drilling
Crime & public safetyFavors care-based crisis response; authored inmate protection bill Supports fully funding police/fire, more officers, consequences for criminals
Taxes & budgetSupports billionaire tax and corporate tax to fund state services Opposes tax increases; favors audits, cuts to failed programs, lower fees
Gunsno sourced position No position found on gun policy
Democracy & electionsno sourced position No position found on elections or democratic institutions
Foreign policy & defenseno sourced position No position found on foreign policy or defense

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