2026 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.
Holds corporate polluters like ExxonMobil accountable when they break the law.
Stands up for communities without wealth or influence to protect against corrupt insider exploitation.
Takes on the biggest and most important fights for justice, fairness, safety, and accountability.
Rob Bonta
Attorney General (D)
Contribution limit for this race is $9,800 per election
As former mayor of Stockton, spearheaded the Stockton Green New Deal and the first-of-its-kind Stockton Climate Corps to engage in statewide, national, and international climate action.
Aims to stand up against polluters to protect coastlines, offshore wind, and wetlands through work on the Coastal Commission.
Prioritizes equitable, proactive investments in a green infrastructure transition to ensure that low-income communities benefit from clean energy.
Michael Tubbs
Lieutenant Governor (D)
Contribution limit for this race is $9,800 per election
President and CEO of Fresno Building Healthy Communities, uniting people to cultivate vibrant, equitable communities where every child and family has the opportunity to live a healthy, safe, and fulfilling life.
Led faith-based organizations and created connected solutions in education, health, land use, community safety, transportation, civic engagement, and community development.
Prioritizes tackling inflation, lowering the cost of living, and increasing access to affordable housing.
Sandra Celedon
Assembly (D-31)
Contribution limit is $5,900
per election
Prioritizes water scarcity solutions, climate resilience, and wildfire mitigation..
Works to respond to Kern County’s resident needs for job opportunities, health care, affordable housing, and education.
Focused on accelerating a just transition to a clean energy future.
Ana Palacio
Assembly (D-35)
Contribution limit is $5,900
per election
Deputy Director of Friends of the Desert Mountains, a regional nonprofit focused on land conservation and environmental education.
Chair of regional clean energy and sustainability commissions, helping protect natural resources and environmental education across the Coachella Valley.
Fights for California’s working families, community investment, and representation for District 36 on the state level.
Oscar Ortiz
Assembly (D-36)
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
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 $5,900
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
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 $5,900
per election
Co-chair of the Blue Green Alliance, bringing together labor and environmental groups to support union jobs while passing transformative climate policy.
Former teacher and community organizer with a background in building healthier and more livable communities free from pollution.
Focused on solving environmental issues equitably while ensuring California leads on renewable energy.
Fatima Iqbal-Zubair
Assembly (D-65)
Contribution limit is $5,900
per election
Nearly three decades of experience in local, state, and federal government.
Focused on quality of life through partnership with small business owners to strengthen local economy.
Endorsed by CA Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Mark Pulido
Assembly (D-67)
Contribution limit is $5,900
per election
Coalition-builder, professional advocate, and lifelong public servant for Santa Ana’s working families.
Organizer for labor rights, educational equity, community health, and sexual assault prevention.
Focused on clean electrification, transportation, and housing justice.
Jessie Lopez
Assembly (D-68)
Contribution limit is $5,900
per election
Darshana Patel
Assembly (D-76)
Contribution limit is $5,900
per election
Tony Thurmond
Governor (D)
Contribution limit for this race is $39,200 per election
35 years of public service: California State Assembly, U.S. Congress, California’s Attorney General, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Helped to pass the Affordable Care Act and protect Social Security and Medicare.
Defended DACA and the ACA in the Supreme Court and held corporations accountable as Attorney General of California.
Xavier Becerra
Governor (D)
Contribution limit for this race is $39,200 per election
AnaMarie Avila Farias
Assembly (D-15)
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
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 $5,900
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
