Natasha Johnson | |
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Member-elect of the California State Assembly from the 63rd district | |
Assuming office September 8, 2025 | |
Succeeding | Bill Essayli |
Personal details | |
Born | (age 47) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Scott |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Lake Elsinore,California |
Natasha Johnson (born 1977/1978) is an American politician and businesswoman who is a member-elect of the California State Assembly from the 63rd district since August 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 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] Alongside the council,she voted to oppose SB 54,which would 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 | 34,769 | 53.5 | |
Democratic | Chris Shoults | 30,222 | 46.5 | |
Total votes | 64,991 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |