Darshana Patel
- Assembly: 2024-present
Bio
Darshana Patel, 52 was a research scientist for biotechnology company Genentech. She was in her second term as a trustee on the Poway Unified School District Board of Education, where she formerly served as vice president. She’s also a commissioner for the California Commission on Asian Pacific Islander American Affairs and a member of the San Diego County Democratic Party Central Committee. Patel lives in the Rancho Peñasquitos community of San Diego with her husband and three daughters.
Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 38 bills: 14 passed, 8 failed, and 16 are currently pending.
Alignment Meter
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Influence
There are three categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The three categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel, 3-Behests.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Asian Business Association SD | $350 | Oct 18, 2024 | Meal/Beverage |
| Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians | $320.94 | Aug 16, 2024 | Meal |
| California Issues Forum | $159 | Dec 16, 2024 | Meal & Beverage |
| National Security Contractors Association | $95 | Jan 12, 2024 | Ticket (Officers gala) |
| University of California, San Diego | $51.75 | Aug 7, 2024 | Branded Scarf |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 82nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| California Commssion on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs | $348.92 | Jul 12, 2024 | Sacramento: CCAPIAA Meeting travel |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 89th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| PhRMA | $10,000 | Oct 31, 2025 | Holiday Turkey Drive Donation |
| Women in California Leadership | $5,000 | Apr 29, 2025 | Donation to 501c3 |
| Kaiser Permanente - Northern California Region | $5,000 | Dec 23, 2025 | Holiday Turkey Distribution Donation |
| Western States Carpenters Union | $5,000 | Nov 12, 2025 | Holiday Turkey Distribution Donation |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Scholarship Awardee |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | Scholarship Awardee |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 66th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| CA Metals Coalition | $5,000 | Jan 5, 2026 | Holiday Turkey Distribution Donation |
| The Barona Band of Mission Indians | $5,000 | Jan 5, 2026 | Barona Education Grant Nomination |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 37th highest for the amount of behests received.
Featured Comments
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Previous Election (2024):