Senator Monique Limón was elected to the Senate in November 2020 and represents the 21st Senate district which includes Santa Barbara County and parts of Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties. She currently serves as the Chair of the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee as well as the Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus, and Vice Chair of the bipartisan Legislative Women’s Caucus. Before the State Senate, Monique served as the Assemblymember for the region.
Born and raised in the 21st district, Monique has worked continuously to serve her community as an educator, leader, and an advocate for causes advancing the quality of life in her community. For Monique, education has always been a priority. A UC Berkeley graduate with a Master's degree from Columbia University, she spent fourteen years working in higher education at UC Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara City College. Monique worked with countless local students at Santa Barbara City College and UCSB as an advisor and mentor to help them achieve their professional and academic goals through higher education.
Monique’s roots go deep in the 21st district. Her extended network of family and friends include a range of small business owners, educators, and active leaders in the community. Monique and her family live in Santa Barbara County.