Senate Leader McGuire Announces Agreement Reached for Pro Tem Designee, Transition to Occur in 2026
SACRAMENTO – Today, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) announced that the Senate Democratic Caucus convened and determined that Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) will be the Pro Tem Designee, with a transition to be held early in 2026.
“Serving as the Leader of the State Senate is the honor of a lifetime,” Senate Leader Mike McGuire said. “And today, the Senate Democratic Caucus unanimously elected Senator Limón as the Pro Tem Designee. Senator Limón always puts people first, she’s a bridge builder and never stops fighting for progress. We are going to be well served under her leadership and the Golden State will be stronger thanks to Senator Limón’s commitment to the communities of this great state.”
“I am grateful to have the support of my colleagues to be the next President pro Tempore of the California State Senate. At this critical time in our state, I am committed to working with my colleagues and remain dedicated to defending our California values and uplifting all of our communities,” said Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara). “Together, we will build diverse coalitions and develop solutions to the most pressing issues of our time. I want to thank President pro Tempore Mike McGuire for his continuous steady leadership and unwavering commitment to Californians.”
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Mike McGuire is President pro Tempore of the California Senate. He represents the North Coast of California, which stretches from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border, including Del Norte, Trinity, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma, and Marin counties. Website of Senate Leader McGuire: https://sd02.senate.ca.gov/
Monique Limón represents the 21st Senate District, which includes Santa Barbara, Ventura, Goleta, Buellton, Carpinteria, Guadalupe, Lompoc, Santa Maria, Solvang, Camarillo, Fillmore, Ojai, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Port Hueneme, Blacklake, Callender, Grover Beach, Los Berros, Nipomo, Oceano, Woodlands. She currently serves as the Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus, Chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee, Vice Chair of the California Legislative Women’s Caucus and Vice Chair of the Central Coast Caucus, and Chair of the Senate Select Committee on the Nonprofit Sector.