2024 BIPOC Climate Candidates
Diversify the California legislature and local governments by giving to environmental and climate justice candidates who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC)
Based on your Give Green California contribution history, the amount will be adjusted to not exceed the limit of what you can legally donate to each candidate.
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
Committed to standing up to corporate polluters to improve air quality and keep water clean
Has served community for 20 years as classroom teacher, school administrator, and Etiwanda School Boardmember
Fighting to keep neighborhoods safe, fully fund local schools, and make housing more affordable
Robert Garcia
Assembly (D-50)
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
Helped pass legislation providing justice for Vernon and other communities poisoned by toxic contamination at Exide Technologies as District Director to Assemblymember Miguel Santiago
Organized new citizen voter registration drives as Chair of LA County Democratic Party
Mark Gonzalez
Assembly (D-54)
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
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
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
Authored 2023 priority bill AB 3 to invest in offshore wind energy and good-paying jobs in California
Authored 2023 priority bill AB 1176 that would have ensured local governments are planning for electrification of cars and buildings
Instrumental in getting EnviroVoters’ 2023 sponsored bill for corporate accountability (SB 253) passed
Earned 100% score on 2023 California Environmental Scorecard and member of Climate Action Caucus
Rick Chavez Zbur
Assembly (D-51)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Lifetime 98% score on California Environmental Scorecard and member of 2023 Climate Action Caucus
As Assembly Speaker, helped pass landmark climate legislation for corporate accountability (SB 253)
Advanced over $1 billion of investments into sustainable agriculture
Robert Rivas
Assembly (D-29)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
Lifetime 95% score on California Environmental Scorecard and member of Hall of Fame
Authored critical 2022 bill to codify carbon neutrality by 2045 paired with 85% direct emissions reduction target
Al Muratsuchi
Assembly (D-66)
Contribution limit is $5,500
per election
