California general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for California Senate, District 18 in 2026?

Here are the candidates for California Senate, District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in California Senate District 18.

Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.

Steve Padilla

Democrat · Incumbent

Steve Padilla (Democratic, ballot designation "California State Senator") is one of 2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for California Senate, District 18¹. A full profile is coming.

Art Hodges

Republican

Art Hodges (Republican, ballot designation "CEO/Educator/Pastor") is one of 2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for California Senate, District 18¹. A full profile is coming.

Last reviewed 2026-10-10. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.