Ben Allen
@benallenca.bsky.social
State Senator focused on protecting the environment, cleaning up our political system, and quality education for our children. Bilingüe and a proud dad.
My bill, SB186, is officially law, signed on the set of The Pitt. 🎬 Keeping film and TV jobs in California, where they belong! #thepitt #warnerbros
October 2, 2026 at 1:13 AM
My bill, SB186, is officially law, signed on the set of The Pitt. 🎬 Keeping film and TV jobs in California, where they belong! #thepitt #warnerbros
Californians facing canceled insurance policies and skyrocketing premiums can't afford on-the-job training. I have the experience to take on this job from day one. Go read the SF Standard article: sfstandard.com/opinion/2026...
October 1, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Californians facing canceled insurance policies and skyrocketing premiums can't afford on-the-job training. I have the experience to take on this job from day one. Go read the SF Standard article: sfstandard.com/opinion/2026...
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Insurers are pulling out of community after community — stranding families and driving up costs. That’s what we call an insurance crisis & while CA is bearing the brunt of it now, it will spread as climate disasters intensify.
We need @benallenca.bsky.social protecting consumers — JanePAC.com/Ben
We need @benallenca.bsky.social protecting consumers — JanePAC.com/Ben
September 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Insurers are pulling out of community after community — stranding families and driving up costs. That’s what we call an insurance crisis & while CA is bearing the brunt of it now, it will spread as climate disasters intensify.
We need @benallenca.bsky.social protecting consumers — JanePAC.com/Ben
We need @benallenca.bsky.social protecting consumers — JanePAC.com/Ben
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The right choice for CA Insurance Commissioner.
Donate to @benallenca.bsky.social here:
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Donate to @benallenca.bsky.social here:
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Ben Allen for Insurance Commissioner
Since his first election to the State Senate in 2014, Ben has become an effective leader in the Legislature; leading critical committees and spearheading nearly dozens of new laws across a wide range ...
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August 2, 2026 at 8:22 PM
The right choice for CA Insurance Commissioner.
Donate to @benallenca.bsky.social here:
www.benallenca.com
Donate to @benallenca.bsky.social here:
www.benallenca.com
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CA Primary Election Day is June 2. Make your voice count and vote!
See below for CFC's endorsed candidates for the #CAGov and Insurance Commissioner races. More info available on our website.
@benallenca.bsky.social @katieporterca.bsky.social @tomsteyerhq.bsky.social
See below for CFC's endorsed candidates for the #CAGov and Insurance Commissioner races. More info available on our website.
@benallenca.bsky.social @katieporterca.bsky.social @tomsteyerhq.bsky.social
May 28, 2026 at 11:15 PM
CA Primary Election Day is June 2. Make your voice count and vote!
See below for CFC's endorsed candidates for the #CAGov and Insurance Commissioner races. More info available on our website.
@benallenca.bsky.social @katieporterca.bsky.social @tomsteyerhq.bsky.social
See below for CFC's endorsed candidates for the #CAGov and Insurance Commissioner races. More info available on our website.
@benallenca.bsky.social @katieporterca.bsky.social @tomsteyerhq.bsky.social
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Insurers pulling out of communities, stranding families and driving up costs = an insurance crisis.
Climate champ @benallenca.bsky.social is the right choice for CA’s next Insurance Commissioner. His plans for resilient, fair and scalable solutions will protect Californians — JanePAC.com/Ben
Climate champ @benallenca.bsky.social is the right choice for CA’s next Insurance Commissioner. His plans for resilient, fair and scalable solutions will protect Californians — JanePAC.com/Ben
May 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Insurers pulling out of communities, stranding families and driving up costs = an insurance crisis.
Climate champ @benallenca.bsky.social is the right choice for CA’s next Insurance Commissioner. His plans for resilient, fair and scalable solutions will protect Californians — JanePAC.com/Ben
Climate champ @benallenca.bsky.social is the right choice for CA’s next Insurance Commissioner. His plans for resilient, fair and scalable solutions will protect Californians — JanePAC.com/Ben
Thank you! So grateful to earn your endorsement.
“After CFC’s endorsement committee interviewed all six top candidates for California Insurance Commissioner it became obvious that the best choice for the office is State Senator @benallenca.bsky.social,” said CFC Executive Director Robert Herrell.
May 16, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Thank you! So grateful to earn your endorsement.
I am so grateful to have received the support of US Senator Alex Padilla. Senator Padilla is a critical and respected leader for California, and his support is so appreciated! @alex-padilla4ca.bsky.social
May 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
I am so grateful to have received the support of US Senator Alex Padilla. Senator Padilla is a critical and respected leader for California, and his support is so appreciated! @alex-padilla4ca.bsky.social
So grateful to have the endorsement of such a climate champion! Thank you!!
Insurers are pulling out of communities—stranding families and driving up costs. That’s what we call an insurance crisis.
Climate champ @benallenca.bsky.social is the right choice for CA’s next Insurance Commissioner. His plans for resilient, fair and scalable solutions will protect Californians.
Climate champ @benallenca.bsky.social is the right choice for CA’s next Insurance Commissioner. His plans for resilient, fair and scalable solutions will protect Californians.
Ben Allen for Insurance Commissioner 2026
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April 27, 2026 at 8:25 PM
So grateful to have the endorsement of such a climate champion! Thank you!!
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Insurers are pulling out of communities—stranding families and driving up costs. That’s what we call an insurance crisis.
Climate champ @benallenca.bsky.social is the right choice for CA’s next Insurance Commissioner. His plans for resilient, fair and scalable solutions will protect Californians.
Climate champ @benallenca.bsky.social is the right choice for CA’s next Insurance Commissioner. His plans for resilient, fair and scalable solutions will protect Californians.
Ben Allen for Insurance Commissioner 2026
www.efundraisingconnections.com
April 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Insurers are pulling out of communities—stranding families and driving up costs. That’s what we call an insurance crisis.
Climate champ @benallenca.bsky.social is the right choice for CA’s next Insurance Commissioner. His plans for resilient, fair and scalable solutions will protect Californians.
Climate champ @benallenca.bsky.social is the right choice for CA’s next Insurance Commissioner. His plans for resilient, fair and scalable solutions will protect Californians.
The campaign finance numbers are in and Ben Allen is in a strong lead. Thanks so much for your support!!
April 25, 2026 at 6:24 PM
The campaign finance numbers are in and Ben Allen is in a strong lead. Thanks so much for your support!!
A Phone-Free Childhood? One Irish Village Is Making It Happen. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/r...
A Phone-Free Childhood? One Irish Village Is Making It Happen.
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March 28, 2026 at 3:14 PM
A Phone-Free Childhood? One Irish Village Is Making It Happen. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/r...
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Thank you Senator Blakespear and @asmdamonconnolly.bsky.social for your leadership on #SB954, and Senators Cortese, McGuire, Reyes and @benallenca.bsky.social @jessearreguin.bsky.social @senatorsrp.bsky.social for your support.
March 25, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Thank you Senator Blakespear and @asmdamonconnolly.bsky.social for your leadership on #SB954, and Senators Cortese, McGuire, Reyes and @benallenca.bsky.social @jessearreguin.bsky.social @senatorsrp.bsky.social for your support.
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Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes and nice celebration at my Capitol Office! Appreciate my awesome staff in LA and in Sacramento for your support through everything year after year!
March 13, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes and nice celebration at my Capitol Office! Appreciate my awesome staff in LA and in Sacramento for your support through everything year after year!
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We've got a busy year ahead of us in Sacramento! Excited to share a few of my bills and legislative priorities for 2026 that will:
- Improve community resilience, transparency, and ratepayer protections
- Support disaster survivors
- Expand access to insurance
- Protect the environment, and more!
- Improve community resilience, transparency, and ratepayer protections
- Support disaster survivors
- Expand access to insurance
- Protect the environment, and more!
March 12, 2026 at 9:08 PM
We've got a busy year ahead of us in Sacramento! Excited to share a few of my bills and legislative priorities for 2026 that will:
- Improve community resilience, transparency, and ratepayer protections
- Support disaster survivors
- Expand access to insurance
- Protect the environment, and more!
- Improve community resilience, transparency, and ratepayer protections
- Support disaster survivors
- Expand access to insurance
- Protect the environment, and more!
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Yesterday, the CA Senate Environmental Quality Committee pulled back the curtain on refinery closures with an informational hearing including key experts and advocates. Here's what went down ⬇️⬇️
@carolinemenjivar.bsky.social @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social @benallenca.bsky.social
@carolinemenjivar.bsky.social @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social @benallenca.bsky.social
February 19, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Yesterday, the CA Senate Environmental Quality Committee pulled back the curtain on refinery closures with an informational hearing including key experts and advocates. Here's what went down ⬇️⬇️
@carolinemenjivar.bsky.social @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social @benallenca.bsky.social
@carolinemenjivar.bsky.social @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social @benallenca.bsky.social
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Congrats to @benallenca.bsky.social for his endorsement from @westlademsclub.bsky.social this Sunday. Thank you to all our members who came out to support #stateinsurancecommissioner Special gratitude to to the candidates @janekim.bsky.social, @patrickwolff.bsky.social #stevenbradford
February 18, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Congrats to @benallenca.bsky.social for his endorsement from @westlademsclub.bsky.social this Sunday. Thank you to all our members who came out to support #stateinsurancecommissioner Special gratitude to to the candidates @janekim.bsky.social, @patrickwolff.bsky.social #stevenbradford
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Capitol Weekly asked the candidates for Insurance Commissioner how they would approach the job. @benallenca.bsky.social says he "would bring Capitol know-how with the local experience of the fires to fight for a system that works better for working Californians."
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Meet the insurance commissioner candidates: Sen Ben Allen - Capitol Weekly
Capitol Weekly recently asked the leading insurance commissioner candidates to answer a set of identical questions regarding how they would approach this incredibly important and challenging job. The...
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February 18, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Capitol Weekly asked the candidates for Insurance Commissioner how they would approach the job. @benallenca.bsky.social says he "would bring Capitol know-how with the local experience of the fires to fight for a system that works better for working Californians."
capitolweekly.net/meet-the-ins...
capitolweekly.net/meet-the-ins...
I lament that we live in a moment where Members of Congress feel that it’s ok to post things like this. For the love of God we need to vote these people out this November.
February 16, 2026 at 10:29 PM
I lament that we live in a moment where Members of Congress feel that it’s ok to post things like this. For the love of God we need to vote these people out this November.
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Excited to be coauthoring #SB877 & #SB878 (Perez) to increase transparency & protections for insurance policyholders.
Californians deserve to know how their loss estimates are calculated, and they definitely deserve a more rapid resolution to their claim.
calmatters.org/economy/2026...
Californians deserve to know how their loss estimates are calculated, and they definitely deserve a more rapid resolution to their claim.
calmatters.org/economy/2026...
Fires burn swiftly, but insurance battles linger: New bills propose consumer-friendly regulations
California lawmakers roll out new bills attempting to further regulate insurance companies like State Farm.
https://calmatters.org/economy/2026/01/2026-fire-insurance-bills/"
January 29, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Excited to be coauthoring #SB877 & #SB878 (Perez) to increase transparency & protections for insurance policyholders.
Californians deserve to know how their loss estimates are calculated, and they definitely deserve a more rapid resolution to their claim.
calmatters.org/economy/2026...
Californians deserve to know how their loss estimates are calculated, and they definitely deserve a more rapid resolution to their claim.
calmatters.org/economy/2026...
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Our job as public officials is to keep our communities safe and healthy. This is especially true for disaster survivors who need to know the home and community they are returning to are safe.
January 16, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Our job as public officials is to keep our communities safe and healthy. This is especially true for disaster survivors who need to know the home and community they are returning to are safe.
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Honored to be recognized as a #CAHealthConsumerChampion for my voting record last year, fighting to increase affordability throughout California's health care system!
January 17, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Honored to be recognized as a #CAHealthConsumerChampion for my voting record last year, fighting to increase affordability throughout California's health care system!
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A bill has been introduced in Congress that would move us backwards and re-enable the greenwashing of American consumers. Rep. Randy Weber must respect states' rights and CA's truth-in-labeling policy that provides corporate accountability and consumer confidence.
January 21, 2026 at 10:53 PM
A bill has been introduced in Congress that would move us backwards and re-enable the greenwashing of American consumers. Rep. Randy Weber must respect states' rights and CA's truth-in-labeling policy that provides corporate accountability and consumer confidence.
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Joined Pro Tem Monique Limón, Speaker Robert Rivas, and Democratic leaders to stand in solidarity with Minnesota and condemn the atrocities committed by ICE agents that led to the death of two protestors.
January 27, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Joined Pro Tem Monique Limón, Speaker Robert Rivas, and Democratic leaders to stand in solidarity with Minnesota and condemn the atrocities committed by ICE agents that led to the death of two protestors.
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An important milestone for displaced families and students. I hope returning to their home campus can provide a sense of familiarity and normalcy that has long been missed.
www.dailynews.com/2026/01/26/p...
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Palisades Charter High School returns home after fire, marking a new chapter of recovery
On Tuesday morning, students will be greeted by faculty, student ambassadors, and the Pali High band as families, alumni, and neighbors line the streets to welcome the campus back to life.
https://www.dailynews.com/2026/01/26/palisades-charter-high-school-returns-home-after-fire-marking-a-new-chapter-of-recovery/"
January 27, 2026 at 10:26 PM
An important milestone for displaced families and students. I hope returning to their home campus can provide a sense of familiarity and normalcy that has long been missed.
www.dailynews.com/2026/01/26/p...
www.dailynews.com/2026/01/26/p...