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Los Angeles County, California

California Senate District 20

2 candidates are tracked for California Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Caroline Menjivar and Tony Rodriguez. Candidate information follows official Los Angeles County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Caroline Menjivar (Democratic) and Tony Rodriguez (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Caroline Menjivar is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Caroline Menjivar (DEM) 62.0 percent and Tony Rodriguez (REP) 27.8 percent advanced over Roberto David LaCarra (DEM) 10.1 percent, per the Secretary of State's Statement of Vote. California's top-two primary decides who prints in November; the field is the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the General Election (August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Caroline Menjivar, is on the ballot.

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Caroline Menjivar

Caroline Menjivar

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Healthcare access and mental health crisis response
  • Domestic violence support and victim advocacy

Per the official Senate biography.

Biography

Caroline Menjivar is a sitting State Senator representing the Burbank and San Fernando Valley area, per Menjivar's campaign site. Before election, Menjivar served as a Marine, an EMT and a social worker, per the same source.

Tony Rodriguez

Republican

Top priorities
  • Fully funding local police and fire departments
  • Reducing taxes and government fees
  • Supporting small businesses through reduced regulation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Tony Rodriguez is a community advocate who has served on a Neighborhood Council and organized small business roundtables in the Los Angeles area, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for California Senate District 20 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for California Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Caroline Menjivar and Tony Rodriguez. Candidate information follows official Los Angeles County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the California Senate District 20 election in California?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for California are on the California election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate profiles
Caroline Menjivar, full profileTony Rodriguez, full profileOfficial California election office