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California State Senate District 18

June 2, 2026 California Primary on 2026-06-02. Review the current candidate list, evidence, and citations for this race. Use your address lookup to confirm whether this race appears on your own ballot.

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Steve Padilla

(incumbent)

Ballot designation: California State Senator

Party: Democratic

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Campaign website summary (AI-generated)

Priority: Focuses on economic opportunity, public safety, and.

Environmental content: Does not mention environmental or climate issues.

Art Hodges

Ballot designation: CEO/Educator/Pastor

Party: Republican

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Priority: Focuses on opposing government overreach, conservative governance.

Environmental content: Does not mention environmental or climate issues.