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California State Senator, District 1

This office represents State Senate District 1 in the California Legislature.

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Government
State of California
Public body
California State Senate
Electoral area
State Senate District 1
Map of California State Senate District 1
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State Senate District 1 boundary from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb current upper-chamber legislative-district layer.

Office overview

The office at a glance

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Government levelStateState of California
Contest typePartisanVoter-nominated office
SeatDistrict 1One of 40 State Senate seats
Regular term4 yearsEven- and odd-numbered districts are elected in alternating cycles

What this office does

Represents District 1 in the State Senate

The office votes on state laws, appropriations, and oversight while representing residents and communities within the district.

California State Senate

Election process

A top-two primary leads to the general election

California uses a top-two primary for this office. The two candidates receiving the most votes advance to the general election regardless of party. State Senate districts serve four-year terms, with even- and odd-numbered districts elected in alternating cycles.

Next electionNovember 5, 2024

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Detailed district statistics2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates

Survey estimates describe the current State Senate district and are not the same as the official 2020 redistricting population count. Margins of error use the ACS 90% confidence level. Hispanic or Latino includes people of any race; the remaining race categories are non-Hispanic.

People and households

Estimated population
937,889±1,874
Median age
40.3 years±0.2 years
Households
358,986±1,835

Income and education

Median household income
$72,530±$1,000; 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars
People below the poverty line
14.8%±0.5 percentage points
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%±0.5 percentage points; population age 25+

Housing

Housing units
407,663±853
Occupied housing units
358,986±1,835
Vacant housing units
48,677±1,601
Vacancy rate
11.9%±0.4 percentage points

Race and ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race)
21.4%±0.1 percentage points
White alone, not Hispanic
64.2%±0.2 percentage points
Black alone, not Hispanic
1.5%±0.1 percentage points
American Indian or Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic
1.0%±0.1 percentage points
Asian alone, not Hispanic
5.1%±0.1 percentage points
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic
0.2%±0.0 percentage points
Some other race alone, not Hispanic
0.7%±0.1 percentage points
Two or more races, not Hispanic
5.9%±0.3 percentage points
U.S. Census Bureau district profile

Current officeholder

Who currently holds this office?

Current officeholder identified by the official California State Senate directory.

Official portrait of Megan Dahle
California State Senate

Current officeholder

Megan Dahle

California State Senator, District 1

Status
Current officeholder
Party
Republican
First elected
Connected election
November 5, 2024

Legislative work

Committee assignments

Current official Senate directory
Standing Committees
  • AppropriationsMember
  • Emergency ManagementMember
  • Energy, Utilities and CommunicationsMember
  • Environmental QualityMember
  • Governmental OrganizationMember
  • TransportationMember
Select Committees
  • Select Committee on the Ports and Goods MovementMember
Joint Committees
  • Joint Committee on Fairs Allocation and ClassificationMember
  • Joint Legislative AuditMember
  • Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency ManagementMember
Official committee list

Contact this office

Office
1021 O Street, Suite 7230, Sacramento, CA 95814-4900
Official contact page Official office source
Past officeholders2 verified succession records

Succession history

Explore prior service

Verified Senate District 1 session snapshots beginning with 2015–2016; one earlier session is included when needed to identify a predecessor.

Service ranges identify the first and last biennial sessions in the California State Library dataset; they do not assert exact swearing-in or departure dates. District numbers continue across redistricting, so earlier records may describe materially different boundaries.

Electoral area

Where this office represents

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Explore places and districts connected to State Senate District 1

State Senate District 1 includes all of Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, and Yuba counties, most of Nevada County, and part of Placer County. Communities represented across the district include Chico, Redding, Yuba City, Linda, Oroville, Olivehurst, Red Bluff, and Grass Valley.

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Past elections

Election history

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State legislative officeCertified

California State Senate District 1

November 5, 2024 General Election · 2 candidates
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Not yet reported
Money out
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Public records

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Legislative activity

Authored legislation

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Megan Dahle is listed as the author of each senate bill below. Statuses were reviewed August 17, 2026. Showing all 14 bills.

SB 532 Air basinsAuthored by Megan Dahle Senate · Died · Rules SB 538 Public Employees’ Retirement System: teaching serviceAuthored by Megan Dahle Senate · Died · Labor, Public Employment and Retirement SB 718 Hunting and sport fishing licenses: reduced feesAuthored by Megan Dahle Assembly · Appropriations SB 721 Pupil attendance: excused absences: career technical educationAuthored by Megan Dahle Senate · Died · Education SB 725 Recycling: organic byproductsAuthored by Megan Dahle Senate · Died · Rules SB 806 Department of Consumer AffairsAuthored by Megan Dahle Senate · Died · Rules SB 807 California Community Colleges: board of governorsAuthored by Megan Dahle Senate · Died · Rules SB 810 Electricity: ratepayer-funded programs: reportsAuthored by Megan Dahle Senate · Died · Energy, Utilities and Communications SB 1064 Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program: testingAuthored by Megan Dahle Assembly · Third Reading SB 1086 Microschools and micro-education entitiesAuthored by Megan Dahle Senate · Education SB 1096 Personal income tax: senior tax credit: dependents: qualifying childAuthored by Megan Dahle Senate · Appropriations SB 1102 Personal Income Tax Law: credit: nursesAuthored by Megan Dahle Senate · Appropriations SB 1343 Income tax credit: sales and use tax paid: natural disastersAuthored by Megan Dahle Senate · Appropriations SB 1389 The Political Reform Act of 1974: late filing of reportsAuthored by Megan Dahle Senate · Passed
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Official directory

California State Senate directory record for District 1

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News and Press Releases

Updates from this office

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Office of Senator Megan Dahle
Office of Senator Megan Dahle
Official update

Classic Car Bill Rolls Forward

Smog exemption would keep collector vehicles movingThis Wednesday morning‚ I joined Sen. Shannon Grove and Sen. Dave Cortese as they hosted Classic Cars at the Capitol. As a proud co‑author of Senate Bill 1392‚ often referred to as Leno’s Law‚ it was my pleasure to enjoy the scenery of pristine vehicles and participate in a…

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Avian Botulism Outbreak Threatens Birds in the Klamath Basin
Office of Senator Megan Dahle
Office of Senator Megan Dahle
Official update

Waterfowl Again Fall Victim as Refuges Dry Up

This week‚ I had the pleasure of meeting with members of the California Waterfowl Association. I was joined by Mark Hennelly‚ vice president of advocacy‚ retired Warden Jerry Karnow and others to discuss how the Legislature can support waterfowl and their habitats – a vital issue throughout the 1st Senate District. During our…

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Sources

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Current assessmentComplete coverage

The office identity, electoral area, connected 2026 election, and available official sources are included.

Assessed August 17, 2026 · Current 2026 records

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Sources used on this page11 source organizations · 19 records
California Secretary of State

2 records from this source are used on the page.

2024 Senate District 1 general district totalshttps://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2024-general/sov/37-state-senator.xlsxOfficial election event and result source for November 5, 2024 General Election.https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/prior-elections/statewide-election-results/general-election-nov-5-2024/statement-vote
U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb

1 record from this source is used on the page.

Boundary source for California State Senate District 1https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Legislative/MapServer/1
California State Senate

4 records from this source are used on the page.

Official government information about the office and public bodyhttps://www.senate.ca.gov/senatorsCurrent officeholder identified by the official California State Senate directory.https://lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/ContactPopup.php?district=SD01&inframe=NPortrait source page for Megan Dahlehttps://www.senate.ca.gov/sites/senate.ca.gov/files/styles/large/public/media/Senator%2520Megan%2520Dahle%2520Headshot_1.jpg?itok=K8pCYrIbCommittee assignments for Megan Dahle (Current official Senate directory)https://www.senate.ca.gov/senators/1
California Legislative Information

2 records from this source are used on the page.

Complete authored senate bills search for 2025–2026 Sessionhttps://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billSearchClient.xhtml?session_year=20252026&house=Senate&author=Dahle&lawCode=AllComplete authored senate bills search for 2023–2024 Sessionhttps://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billSearchClient.xhtml?session_year=20232024&house=Senate&author=Megan+Dahle&lawCode=All
U.S. Census Bureau district profile

1 record from this source is used on the page.

2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates detailed district statisticshttps://data.census.gov/profile?g=610XX00US06001
Census Reporter

1 record from this source is used on the page.

Access copy of the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates Census tables used for district statisticshttps://censusreporter.org/profiles/61000US06001/
California State Library · Demographics in the California Legislature

1 record from this source is used on the page.

Verified succession chronology for California State Senator, District 1https://lab.data.ca.gov/dataset/demographics-in-the-california-legislature/9dc0c75b-5a89-483f-9590-ec41bfe26882
Office of Senator Megan Dahle

4 records from this source are used on the page.

Official update: Classic Car Bill Rolls Forwardhttps://sr01.senate.ca.gov/content/classic-car-bill-rolls-forwardPublished image: Classic Car Bill Rolls Forwardhttps://sr01.senate.ca.gov/sites/sr01.senate.ca.gov/files/Dahle%20Logo.pngOfficial update: Waterfowl Again Fall Victim as Refuges Dry Uphttps://sr01.senate.ca.gov/content/waterfowl-again-fall-victim-refuges-dryPublished image: Waterfowl Again Fall Victim as Refuges Dry Uphttps://sr01.senate.ca.gov/sites/sr01.senate.ca.gov/files/Avian%20Botulism.jpg
Sierra County education boundary reference

1 record from this source is used on the page.

Sierra County's official trustee-area map is a scanned reference rather than interactive boundary data. Its five areas are not drawn as precise shapes on this map; use the linked official map for the currently available boundary reference.https://4.files.edl.io/e342/05/22/24/185540-c27fb69f-3aae-4e72-a5c5-eef33073170f.pdf
Tehama County education boundary reference

1 record from this source is used on the page.

Tehama County's five supervisorial districts are shown provisionally as County Board of Education trustee areas because they visually match the official trustee-area map. The county has not yet confirmed that the two boundary systems are legally identical.https://www.tehamaschools.org/pictures/Board/trustee%20areas%20map.jpg
Tehama County GIS

1 record from this source is used on the page.

Provisional geometry source used for Tehama County Board of Education trustee areas.https://services2.arcgis.com/3iNbxbY9zhyxPvde/arcgis/rest/services/Supervisors_2016/FeatureServer/0
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