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California Senate leadership shakeup: Monique Limón has the votes to be next leader, sources say
- In early 2026, State Senator Monique Limón will assume the role of Senate president pro tempore, having received unanimous backing from California Democrats.
- Limón's rise follows weeks of internal challenges to current leader Mike McGuire, who is term-limited and reportedly pushed for another candidate.
- At 45, Limón, a progressive representing the Santa Barbara area, has gained recognition for her work on consumer protections and environmental policies, including a 2022 law establishing setbacks for oil wells.
- McGuire praised Limón's leadership and wildfire recovery efforts, stating she has fought hard for affordable college and progressive ideals in a time of federal-state tensions.
- Limón's election as the first woman of color Senate president pro tem places her at the center of California's political agenda amidst federal conflicts and critical budget decisions.
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Sen. Monique Limon Voted Unanimously By Democrats as Next Senate Leader – California Globe
The California Senate Democratic Caucus unanimously agreed on Monday that Senator Monique Limon (D-Santa Barbara) will replace Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) as Senate Pro Tempore in early 2026. A graduate of both UC Berkeley and Columbia, Limon began her political career in the 2000’s, serving as a board member of the Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Education, as well as being on the Santa Barbara County Commission for Women…
Santa Barbara's Monique Limón to Lead State Senate Starting in 2026
State Sen. Monique Limón, D-Santa Barbara, has carved out a piece of California history, winning unanimous support to become the next Senate president pro tem — the first Latina in the state’s history to hold the position. Limón, 45, a child of immigrant parents from Mexico, and a graduate of Cleveland Elementary School and Santa Barbara High School, won unanimous support from the Senate Democratic Caucus. She is set to take over as Senate presi…
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State Democratic legislators unanimously elected Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Monique Limón of Goleta to take over as Senate president pro tem next year.
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