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Catherine Blakespear

Role: State Senator, District 38

Catherine Blakespear is the State Senator for California’s 38th District and is seeking re-election to that office in the June 2, 2026 primary. She is from Encinitas, California.

Analyzed on: 2026-05-02 00:16:48
Total Israel lobby contributions: $15,050
Total Israel lobby indirect contributions: $0

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Israel lobby direct contributions

Contributor	Years	Total Amount	Relationship to Israel
Allen, Ben	2021	$5,900	California State Senator with a documented record of pro-Israel advocacy, including participating in advocacy trips and serving on the advisory board of the California Israel Chamber of Commerce.
Portantino for Senate 2020	2021	$4,900	State legislator with documented record of active support for Israel, including authoring resolutions and receiving endorsements from pro-Israel groups.
Leib, Rich	2021-2025	$4,000	A prominent advocate for Zionist causes, they actively used their position as a UC Regent to oppose anti-Zionist activities and maintain ties with pro-Israel organizations.
Kastelman, Dorene	2025	$250	Executive Director of Jewish Democratic Coalition of the Bay Area, an organization that explicitly advocates for strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship and Israel’s security.