2026 Candidates with "A" Scorecard Grade
Support the re-election campaigns of these State Senators and Assemblymembers who earned an “A” grade on the most recent California Environmental Scorecard for leading on bold climate action
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Lifelong commitment to fighting for the public good and addressing systemic inequities.
10 years of experience in the California Senate creating legislation for protecting consumers and safeguarding the environment.
Focused on making the government more transparent and accountable to the people it serves.
Ben Allen
Insurance Commissioner (D)
Contribution limit for this race is $9,800 per election
Earned 99% score on 2023 California Environmental Scorecard
Protected open spaces while increasing availability of affordable housing as Marin County Supervisor
Former member of Marin County Open Space District and Water Conservation District
Damon Connolly
Senate (D-2)
Contribution limit is $5,900
per election
Lifetime 98% score on California Environmental Scorecard
Wrote law to make California a permanent vote by mail state
Marc Berman
Assembly (D-23)
Contribution limit is $5,900
per election
Lifetime 99% score on California Environmental Scorecard and member of Hall of Fame
Member of 2020 Scorecard Climate Action Caucus for effort on AB 3030
Reliable champion for environmental community
Ash Kalra
Assembly (D-25)
Contribution limit is $5,900
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 $5,900
per election
Earned 100% score on 2023 California Environmental Scorecard
Authored AB 631, which Governor Newson signed into law, and will help protect communities from oil spills by modernizing California’s enforcement tools and updating the civil penalties our local agencies can use
Lifelong champion of creating parks, open spaces, and coastal access so residents can enjoy California’s outdoor environments
Gregg Hart
Assembly (D-37)
Contribution limit is $5,900
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 $5,900
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 $5,900
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 $5,900
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 $5,900
per election
Lifetime 99% score on California Environmental Scorecard
Authored critical 2022 bill to make community solar and storage affordable for low-income Californians
Instrumental in getting EnviroVoters’ 2023 sponsored bill for corporate accountability (SB 253) passed
Chris Ward
Assembly (D-78)
Contribution limit is $5,900
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 $5,900
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 $5,900
per election
Longtime advocate for clean air and environmental justice fighting for communities in Inland Empire
Former school board member in Riverside County
Earned 99% score on 2023 California Environmental Scorecard
Corey Jackson
Assembly (D-60)
Contribution limit is $5,900
per election
Lifetime 97% score on California Environmental Scorecard
Authored 2023 bill to establish new regulations for voluntary carbon offset market amid concerns of corporate “greenwashing”
Authored 2022 bill to empower state agencies to implement strategies to meet climate adaptation goals
Jesse Gabriel
Assembly (D-46)
Contribution limit is $5,900
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 $5,900
per election
Earned 93% score on 2023 California Environmental Scorecard
Introduced three bills in 2022 to decarbonize the building sector, which accounts for roughly 25% of the state’s total greenhouse gas emissions
Past Santa Clara County Supervisor and San Jose City Councilmember
Dave Cortese
Senate (D-15)
Contribution limit is $5,900
per election