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The state Capitol in Sacramento on Nov. 17, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters
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Rob Bonta

Democrat, Attorney General
Time in office:
  • Assembly: 2012-2021
  • Attorney General: 2021-present

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Bio

Rob Bonta, 53, is a former California assemblymember and deputy San Francisco city attorney. Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed him in 2021 after his predecessor, Xavier Becerra, stepped down to take a cabinet post in then-President Joe Biden’s administration. Born in the Philippines, Bonta immigrated to California with his family as an infant. He is married to Oakland-area Assemblymember Mia Bonta, whose nonprofit was criticized for accepting money from lobbying groups trying to influence the Legislature when Rob Bonta was a member. They are the parents of three children, one of whom is a filmmaker and professional soccer player. Rob Bonta is a graduate of Yale Law School.

Job Description

The attorney general oversees the California Department of Justice and serves as the state’s attorney in legal disputes. The office oversees more than 6,200 employees, including lawyers, investigators and peace officers, with a budget of $1.3 billion. The attorney general provides legal counsel to state agencies, supports local and federal law enforcement, implements firearms regulations and combats fraud and other crimes.

Influence

There are three categories of donations after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the official. The three categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel, 3-Behests.

Giver
Value
Date
Description
California Correctional Peace Officers Association$440Nov 17, 2014Dinner*
CDA Foundation$440Sep 18, 2014Transportation, Meals, and Entertainment*
Wilma Chan$400Jan 27, 20142 Tickets - Golden State Warriors Game*
Custom Alloy Scrap Sales$395Jun 20, 20142 Tickets - Oakland A's Game and Parking Pass*
Antonio Olaes$390Apr 11, 2014In-kind stay at home of Antonio Olaes*
Carmen Olaes$390Jul 25, 2014In-kind stay at home of Carmen Olaes*
United Airlines$350Dec 28, 20141 Ticket - San Francisco 49ers Game, Food and Beverage*
AT&T$336.56Oct 1, 20142 Tickets - Elton John Concert, Food, Beverage, and Parking Pass*
Rebecca Kaplan$314.6Feb 24, 20142 Tickets - Miley Cyrus Concert*
Alameda County Industries$300Mar 1, 20142 Tickets - Boys & Girls Club Event*
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* Legislator reports that the cost of this gift was reimbursed.

Gifts

Officials 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.

Policy

Bill Positions

This officeholder or this office has taken positions on the following bills during the current session.

Bill
Date
Last Recorded Position
AB 1002Sep 4, 2025Support
AB 1078Sep 10, 2025Support
AB 1127Jul 11, 2025Support
AB 1234Aug 30, 2025Support
AB 1248Apr 19, 2025Support
AB 1263Jul 11, 2025Support
AB 1336Sep 2, 2025Support
AB 1362Sep 8, 2025Support
AB 1415Aug 26, 2025Support
AB 1854May 5, 2026Support
AB 1930Apr 20, 2026Support
AB 2448May 1, 2026Support
AB 2577May 8, 2026Support
AB 260Sep 8, 2025Support
AB 325Sep 12, 2025Support
AB 331Apr 21, 2025Support
AB 343Aug 29, 2025Support
AB 45Sep 11, 2025Support
AB 489Aug 29, 2025Support
AB 506Aug 29, 2025Support
AB 519Aug 26, 2025Support
AB 54Aug 20, 2025Support
AB 54Aug 20, 2025Support
AB 56Sep 8, 2025Support
AB 67Apr 29, 2025Support
AB 692Sep 8, 2025Support
AB 766Sep 8, 2025Support
SB 1290Apr 12, 2026Support
SB 1344May 5, 2026Support
SB 1399Apr 3, 2026Support
SB 261Sep 8, 2025Support
SB 294Sep 12, 2025Support
SB 312Sep 8, 2025Support
SB 320Apr 18, 2025Support
SB 351Sep 12, 2025Support
SB 763Sep 12, 2025Support
SB 766Sep 2, 2025Support
SB 786Sep 8, 2025Support
SB 799Apr 4, 2025Support
SB 808Sep 2, 2025Support
SB 941Apr 11, 2026Support

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Election Results

Previous Election (2022):

Nathan Hochman
40.9%
Rob Bonta
59.1%
WON