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California State Senator, District 24

This office represents State Senate District 24 in the California Legislature.

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Government
State of California
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California State Senate
Electoral area
State Senate District 24
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State Senate District 24 boundary from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb current upper-chamber legislative-district layer.

Office overview

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Government levelStateState of California
Contest typePartisanVoter-nominated office
SeatDistrict 24One of 40 State Senate seats
Regular term4 yearsEven- and odd-numbered districts are elected in alternating cycles

What this office does

Represents District 24 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 electionJune 2, 2026

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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
1,003,720±5,755
Median age
41.0 years±0.3 years
Households
445,557±3,294

Income and education

Median household income
$121,879±$1,815; 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars
People below the poverty line
9.4%±0.3 percentage points
Bachelor's degree or higher
64.9%±0.7 percentage points; population age 25+

Housing

Housing units
502,809±3,414
Occupied housing units
445,557±3,294
Vacant housing units
57,252±2,254
Vacancy rate
11.4%±0.4 percentage points

Race and ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race)
16.2%±0.4 percentage points
White alone, not Hispanic
54.6%±0.5 percentage points
Black alone, not Hispanic
3.9%±0.3 percentage points
American Indian or Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic
0.2%±0.0 percentage points
Asian alone, not Hispanic
17.5%±0.4 percentage points
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic
0.2%±0.1 percentage points
Some other race alone, not Hispanic
0.9%±0.1 percentage points
Two or more races, not Hispanic
6.5%±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 Benjamin Allen
California State Senate

Current officeholder

Benjamin Allen

California State Senator, District 24

Status
Current officeholder
Party
Democratic
First elected
Connected election
June 2, 2026

Legislative work

Committee assignments

Current official Senate directory
Standing Committees
  • Budget and Fiscal Review (First Extraordinary)Member
  • Elections and Constitutional AmendmentsMember
  • Emergency ManagementMember
  • Energy, Utilities and CommunicationsChair
  • Environmental QualityMember
  • JudiciaryMember
  • Natural Resources and WaterMember
Select Committees
  • Select Committee on California-Mexico Cooperation and DialogueMember
  • Select Committee on Economic Development and Technological InnovationMember
  • Select Committee on Hydrogen EnergyMember
  • Select Committee on the Nonprofit SectorMember
Joint Committees
  • Joint Committee on the ArtsChair
  • Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency ManagementMember
Special Committees
  • Special Committee on International Sporting Events: Olympics, Paralympics and World Cup SoccerChair
Official committee list

Contact this office

Office
1021 O Street, Suite 7610, Sacramento, CA 95814-4900
Official contact page Official office source
Past officeholders2 verified succession records

Succession history

Explore prior service

Verified Senate District 24 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 24

State Senate District 24 is contained within Los Angeles County. Communities represented across the district include Torrance, Santa Monica, Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, West Hollywood, Manhattan Beach, Gardena, and Beverly Hills.

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Past elections

Election history

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State legislative officeCertified

California State Senate District 24

June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election · 10 candidates
Money in
$0.00
Money out
$0.00
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Public records

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Legislative activity

Authored legislation

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Benjamin Allen is listed as the author of each senate bill below. Statuses were reviewed August 17, 2026. Showing all 35 bills.

SB 220 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation AuthorityAuthored by Benjamin Allen Senate · Died · Transportation SB 367 Mental healthAuthored by Benjamin Allen Senate · Died · Appropriations SB 394 Water theft: fire hydrantsAuthored by Benjamin Allen Chaptered SB 413 Juveniles: case file inspectionAuthored by Benjamin Allen Chaptered SB 495 InsuranceAuthored by Benjamin Allen Chaptered SB 501 Responsible Battery Recycling Act of 2022: covered batteriesAuthored by Benjamin Allen Assembly · Third Reading SB 549 Heritage schools: enrollment and noticeAuthored by Benjamin Allen Assembly · Third Reading SB 601 Water: waste dischargeAuthored by Benjamin Allen Assembly · Appropriations SB 615 Vehicle traction batteriesAuthored by Benjamin Allen Assembly · Third Reading SB 630 State parks: real property: acquisitions and leasesAuthored by Benjamin Allen Chaptered SB 663 Winter Fires of 2025: real property tax: exemptions and reassessmentAuthored by Benjamin Allen Chaptered SB 682 Environmental health: product safety: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substancesAuthored by Benjamin Allen Vetoed SB 715 ElectionsAuthored by Benjamin Allen Assembly · Third Reading SB 749 Mobilehome parks: closure, cessation, or change of useAuthored by Benjamin Allen Assembly · Appropriations SB 760 Behested payments: public appeal for paymentAuthored by Benjamin Allen Chaptered SB 766 California Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) ActAuthored by Benjamin Allen Chaptered SB 770 Common interest developments: EV charging stationsAuthored by Benjamin Allen Chaptered SB 799 Joint powers authorities: South Bay Regional Housing TrustAuthored by Benjamin Allen Assembly · Passed SB 812 Qualified youth drop-in center health care coverageAuthored by Benjamin Allen Assembly · Appropriations SB 815 Planning and zoning: very high fire hazard areasAuthored by Benjamin Allen Senate · Died · Appropriations SB 832 Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Working Group: membership: revitalization planAuthored by Benjamin Allen Senate · Passed SB 894 Wildfire resiliency: financial assistanceAuthored by Benjamin Allen Assembly · Third Reading SB 1092 Mobilehome parks: resident organizations: option to purchaseAuthored by Benjamin Allen Assembly · Judiciary SB 1093 Mobilehome parks: disaster assistanceAuthored by Benjamin Allen Assembly · Third Reading SB 1180 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act: California Plastic Pollution Mitigation FundAuthored by Benjamin Allen Assembly · Third Reading SB 1182 General plan: safety element: very high fire hazard severity zones: insuranceAuthored by Benjamin Allen Senate · Appropriations SB 1209 Insurance: examination of insurersAuthored by Benjamin Allen Assembly · Third Reading SB 1229 Coastal resources: coastal development permits: disaster exemptionAuthored by Benjamin Allen Assembly · Third Reading SB 1233 Public utilities: ratesAuthored by Benjamin Allen Assembly · Appropriations SB 1244 Public Agency Benefits Intermediary Compensation Disclosure ActAuthored by Benjamin Allen Assembly · Third Reading SB 1267 Common interest developments: electric vehicle charging stations owned by members in common areasAuthored by Benjamin Allen Assembly · Third Reading SB 1297 Regional wildfire partnershipsAuthored by Benjamin Allen Senate · Appropriations SB 1301 Residential property insurance: nonrenewalsAuthored by Benjamin Allen Assembly · Third Reading SB 1318 Coastal resources: local coastal program: coastal development permit: non-owner-occupied short-term rentalsAuthored by Benjamin Allen Senate · Appropriations SB 1365 Price gougingAuthored by Benjamin Allen Assembly · Third Reading
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Official directory

California State Senate directory record for District 24

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News and Press Releases

Updates from this office

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Official update

FEMA Extends Disaster Assistance for Fire Survivors

LOS ANGELES – Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) praised FEMA’s approval to extend housing support through July 2027 as fire survivors across Los Angeles continue to recover and work towards returning home.

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Office of Senator Benjamin Allen
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Official update

Senator Allen Responds to Lawsuit Against SB 54 Filed by 17 States and the National Association of Wholesale-Distributors

SACRAMENTO – Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) released the following statement responding to a lawsuit against SB 54 filed by 17 attorneys general and the National Association of Wholesale-Distributors.

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Sources

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Current assessmentComplete coverage

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Assessed August 17, 2026 · Current 2026 records

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Sources used on this page8 source organizations · 17 records
California Secretary of State

2 records from this source are used on the page.

California State Senate District 24 district totalshttps://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2026-primary/sov/90-state-senator.xlsxOfficial election event and result source for November 4, 2014 General Election.https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/prior-elections/statewide-election-results/general-election-november-4-2014/statement-of-vote
U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb

1 record from this source is used on the page.

Boundary source for California State Senate District 24https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Legislative/MapServer/1
California State Senate

6 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=SD24&inframe=NPortrait source page for Benjamin Allenhttps://www.senate.ca.gov/sites/senate.ca.gov/files/styles/large/public/media/ALLEN%252C%2520BEN%2520%2528D-26%2529_6.jpg?itok=mtLxm_XtReviewed photograph for Maria Elena Durazohttps://www.senate.ca.gov/sites/senate.ca.gov/files/styles/large/public/media/DURAZO%252C%2520M%2520%2528D-26%2529_8.jpg?itok=P_Nm6Tp2Committee assignments for Benjamin Allen (Current official Senate directory)https://www.senate.ca.gov/senators/24Reviewed source for when Benjamin Allen's current uninterrupted Senate service began.https://www.senate.ca.gov/system/files/2024-12/2466_joint-handbook_2023-24_complete.pdf
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=Allen&lawCode=AllComplete authored senate bills search for 2023–2024 Sessionhttps://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billSearchClient.xhtml?session_year=20232024&house=Senate&author=Allen&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=610XX00US06024
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/61000US06024/
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 24https://lab.data.ca.gov/dataset/demographics-in-the-california-legislature/9dc0c75b-5a89-483f-9590-ec41bfe26882
Office of Senator Benjamin Allen

3 records from this source are used on the page.

Official update: FEMA Extends Disaster Assistance for Fire Survivorshttps://sd24.senate.ca.gov/news/press-release/fema-extends-disaster-assistance-fire-survivorsPublished image: FEMA Extends Disaster Assistance for Fire Survivorshttps://sd24.senate.ca.gov/sites/sd24.senate.ca.gov/files/SD24_logo_white-text.pngOfficial update: Senator Allen Responds to Lawsuit Against SB 54 Filed by 17 States and the National Association of Wholesale-Distributorshttps://sd24.senate.ca.gov/news/press-release/senator-allen-responds-lawsuit-against-sb-54-filed-17-states-and-national
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