Senator Alex Padilla opposes Markwayne Mullin's confirmation as DHS Secretary, citing inadequate accountability in immigration enforcement.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Padilla expresses opposition: U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) publicly opposed the confirmation of Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. He stated, "I cannot in good conscience support Senator Mullin," referring to concerns regarding the operations of ICE and CBP.
Call for reform: Padilla emphasized the need for "real change" and reform within the Department, criticizing the current practices and policies that he associates with a lack of accountability. He argued that leadership must actively oppose past "cruel" immigration policies and work towards meaningful reform.
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Alex Padilla Fundraising
Alex Padilla recently disclosed $116.8K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 696th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 55.9% came from individual donors.
Padilla disclosed $190.0K of spending. This was the 389th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Padilla disclosed $7.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 30th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Alex Padilla's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Alex Padilla Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Alex Padilla is worth $86.3K, as of March 24th, 2026. This is the 463rd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Padilla has approximately $13.3K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Alex Padilla's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Padilla.
Alex Padilla Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Alex Padilla:
- S.4103: A bill to improve the health and resiliency of giant sequoias, and for other purposes.
- S.4075: A bill to make continuing appropriations for Federal Emergency Management Agency pay and operations in the event of a Federal Government shutdown, and for other purposes.
- S.4053: A bill to take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.
- S.3840: Health Investment Zones Act of 2026
- S.3783: Mental Health Career Promotion Act
- S.3738: MORE WATER Act
You can track bills proposed by Alex Padilla on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Padilla.
2028 California US Senate Election
There has been approximately $30,543,360 of spending in California US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $705,476 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- STANDING STRONG PAC ($345,000)
- REFORM LEADERS PAC ($330,746)
- FAIRSHAKE ($8,332)
- PLANNED PARENTHOOD AFFILIATES OF CALIFORNIA VOTES PAC ($5,552)
- SAN FRANCISCO DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE ($3,880)
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2028 California US Senate election.
