2024 Women Climate Candidates
Help elect women running for local and state office in California who are committed to fighting for climate justice and environmental protections
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Opportunity to pick up climate champion seat in Los Angeles
Former Compton City Councilmember where she championed affordable housing development
Fighting to eliminate environmental injustice in community
Michelle Chambers
Senate (D-35)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Committed to protecting our environment by holding polluters accountable and tackling climate change by fighting for more investments in clean energy like wind and solar to reduce emissions and create good-paying local jobs
While working in Attorney General’s Office, cracked down on big oil companies and other corporate polluters, and installed air quality monitors in our communities to reduce pollution
As City Commissioner, oversaw infrastructure projects, including solar installations, water conservation, and recycling
Jessica Caloza
Assembly (D-52)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Has spent 12+ years developing next generation of social justice movement at Community Coalition
Youth Engagement Campaign Manager on Karen Bass’ LA mayoral campaign
Helped create Fremont High School Wellness Center to address health disparities in local neighborhoods
Sade Elhawary
Assembly (D-57)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Worked to build new green spaces and stop bad development as Mayor of Palm Springs
Championed extreme heat resilience for Palm Springs
Christy Holstege
Assembly (D-47)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Co-author of priority 2023 bill AB 3 to invest in offshore wind energy and good-paying jobs in California
Champion for working people, justice, and public health as union and political organizer
Organized nurses to stop Chevron refinery expansion
Pilar Schiavo
Assembly (D-40)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Lifetime 99% score on California Environmental Scorecard
Author of two critical 2023 bills for clean transportation and pollution reduction
Invested in public health and fighting impact of warehouse crisis
Eloise Gómez Reyes
Senate (D-29)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Climate Nonprofit Founder
Held Polluters Accountable
Expanded Environmental Education Programs
Tara Sreekrishnan
Assembly (D-26)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
AnaMarie Avila Farias
Assembly (D-15)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Darshana Patel
Assembly (D-76)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Alhambra Vice Mayor, lifelong Democrat, educator, and equal rights advocate
Honored as a 2022 Congressional Woman of the Year for spearheading creation of Alhambra’s sustainability plan
Sasha Renée Pérez
Senate (D-25)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Committed to fighting to upgrade aging water facilities, promote water conservation, invest in innovative technologies to optimize water usage, and advocate for equitable access to clean drinking water
Understands need to invest in modern, efficient, and resilient systems that meet needs of communities while preserving environment for future generations
Former Tracy City Councilwoman and Planning Commissioner
Rhodesia Ransom
Assembly (D-13)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Been on frontlines fighting to meet needs of underserved communities as Mayor of City of San Fernando
Committed to advancing environmental justice, particularly for communities disproportionately affected by pollution and climate change
Plans to spearhead initiatives to reduce air pollution, clean up toxic sites, and expand green spaces, especially in urban areas
Celeste Rodriguez
Assembly (D-43)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
As member of San Francisco Board of Supervisors, has worked to make schools better and communities safer
Has built reputation for taking on powerful interests like the NRA
Authored Proposition D to create local advocacy office for vulnerable victims of domestic violence and other crimes
Catherine Stefani
Assembly (D-19)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Committed to standing up to price-increasing corporations and stopping the proliferation of warehouses to protect our environment and ensure our communities are livable
Refusing to take money from Big Oil or Big Pharma
Championed environmental and open space protections as Riverside City Councilmember
Clarissa Cervantes
Assembly (D-58)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
We must include opportunities for people with modest incomes to do their part in combatting climate change.
We should honestly evaluate our policies to reduce disparate economic impacts.
Switch elitist language for simple and direct language. “Reduce your carbon footprint” should be “Use less gas.”
Maggy Krell
Assembly (D-6)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Lifetime 100% score on California Environmental Scorecard and member of Hall of Fame
Co-led 2022 effort to pass SB 1137 to end neighborhood drilling
Member of 2021 Scorecard’s Climate Action Caucus for being bold leader on climate justice and equity
Lena Gonzalez
Senate (D-33)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Earned 94% on 2023 California Environmental Scorecard
Committed to fighting for clean energy economy and infrastructure
Helped job seekers develop workplace skills and find employment as member of Alameda County Workforce Investment Board
Liz Ortega
Assembly (D-20)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
As Executive Committee Board Member of Sierra Club California and San Francisco Bay Chapter, led several Bay Area environmental groups and the Contra Costa Building and Construction Trades Council in developing policy to help workers transition to green jobs
As San Ramon City Councilmember, brought about first Ad Hoc Climate Action Council
Committed to protecting our cherished open spaces and allocating resources to revitalize our downtowns, transit, and safe streets for all
Marisol Rubio
Senate (D-9)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Lifetime 98% score on California Environmental Scorecard and member of Hall of Fame
Co-led 2022 effort to pass SB 1137 to end neighborhood drilling
Member of 2019 Scorecard’s Climate Action Caucus for taking on Big Oil with bills like AB 1057
Monique Limón
Senate (D-21)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Earned 99% score on 2023 California Environmental Scorecard
Introduced bill to require filters to capture polluting microfibers in new washing machines sold in California
Former President and co-founder of Lawndale Democratic Club
Tina McKinnor
Assembly (D-61)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Lifetime 95% score on California Environmental Scorecard
Authored 2022 bill to create position of Deputy Secretary for Climate
Fighting to protect our beaches, coastline, open space, and natural environment
Tasha Boerner
Assembly (D-77)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Lifetime 98% score on California Environmental Scorecard and member of 2023 Climate Action Caucus
Author of AB 1337 to curtail water usage during shortages and modernize water rights
Played pivotal role in garnering support to pass SB 253
Buffy Wicks
Assembly (D-14)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Earned 100% score on 2023 California Environmental Scorecard
Worked to conserve land, create clean water resilience, advance alternative energy projects, and oppose fracking expansion as Morro Bay Councilmember
Looking to advance legislation to address climate crisis while helping communities adapt
Dawn Addis
Assembly (D-30)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Earned 96% score on 2023 California Environmental Scorecard
Fighting to end dependence on fossil fuels and protect coastlines from rising sea levels
35+ years of public service, including at state and county level
Gail Pellerin
Assembly (D-28)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
