Appointed to the Senate in 2021, Alex Padilla represents California and focuses on immigration reform, climate action, and voting rights. Padilla, the first Latino senator from California, has championed policies to protect DACA recipients, address climate change, and support clean energy jobs. He has also worked to safeguard voting rights and strengthen election security. Padilla’s priorities reflect his commitment to immigrant communities, environmental sustainability, and expanding access to democratic processes for all Americans.