Natasha Johnson | |
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Member of the California State Assembly from the 63rd district | |
Assumed office September 8, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Bill Essayli |
Personal details | |
Born | 1977or1978(age 47–48) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Scott |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Lake Elsinore,California |
Natasha Johnson (born 1977/1978) is an American politician and businesswoman who has served in the California State Assembly from the 63rd district since September 2025,after winning a special election to replace Bill Essayli. She previously served on the city council of Lake Elsinore,California,including four terms as mayor,from 2012 to 2025.
Johnson,who is Hispanic,previously worked in personal finance. [1]
Johnson was first elected to the Lake Elsinore city council in 2012. [1] In 2018,she served her first term as mayor,having been selected by fellow councilmembers. [2] She again served as mayor in 2023. [3] In 2018,she voted along with the rest of her colleagues on the city countil to express the city's opposition to SB 54 (colloquially called California's "sancuary law"),which prevents state and local law enforcement agencies from using their resources on behalf of federal immigration enforcement agencies including ICE. [4]
Following incumbent Republican Bill Essayli's resignation from the California State Assembly,Johnson announced her campaign for the special election to fill his term. [5] Essayli endorsed her the day after resigning. [6] She advanced from the blanket primary to a run-off against Democratic candidate Chris Shoults. [7] She declared victory over Shoults on election night. [8]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Natasha Johnson | 26,735 | 46.2 | |
Democratic | Chris Shoults | 25,557 | 44.1 | |
Republican | Vincent Romo | 4,881 | 8.4 | |
Libertarian | Zachary T. Consalvo | 756 | 1.3 | |
Total votes | 57,929 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Natasha Johnson | 34,866 | 53.5 | |
Democratic | Chris Shoults | 30,332 | 46.5 | |
Total votes | 64,198 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |