Natasha
Johnson
Republican incumbent Natasha Johnson represents California Assembly District 63, first elected in a 2025 special election.
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Background
Natasha Johnson is the Republican Assemblymember representing California's 63rd Assembly District, having been elected in a special election in August 2025. 19 She is the incumbent on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot, where she faces Kevin Akin. 27
Before her Assembly service, Johnson was elected to the Lake Elsinore City Council in 2012 and served three terms as mayor. 101 Her Assembly biography reports more than 26 years in the banking industry, and a October 2026 report noted she works at Navy Federal Credit Union. 18
Johnson was raised in a military family that moved frequently and later chose to settle in Lake Elsinore. 10 She has been named to key legislative committees since taking office. 9
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- State Assembly · District 63, California
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- California State Assemblymember, District 63
- Website
- natashajohnsonforassembly.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 7newsCredit union leaders meet with Johnson at Altura Credit Union's Riverside headquarters
California credit union leaders met with Assemblymember Natasha Johnson at Altura Credit Union's Riverside headquarters. Discussions covered financial literacy, scam prevention, housing affordability, and the use of AI tools to detect fraud.
Leaders Meet with Natasha Johnson, Highlighting CUs ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsPress-Enterprise publishes questionnaire for Kevin Akin, AD63 general-election candidate
The Press-Enterprise published a candidate questionnaire for Kevin Akin as the Assembly District 63 general-election candidate, underscoring that Johnson is not among the listed general-election candidates.
California Politics - Press Enterprise · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5endorsementRadio host Jennifer Horn's voting guide recommends Natasha Johnson for AD63
KKLA radio host Jennifer Horn published a midterm voting guide listing Natasha Johnson as her recommendation for Assembly District 63. This reflects an individual host's recommendation rather than a broad organizational endorsement.
Jen's Midterm Voting Guide | 99.5 KKLA - Los Angeles, CA · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29newsGovernor signs Johnson's AB 2529 into law, reforming government claims accountability
AB 2529, authored by Johnson and co-associated with Hidden Hills and Carson, was signed into law. The measure enacts statewide accountability reform for government claims involving public entities and employees.
Governor signs AB 2529 into law: Hidden Hills and Carson deliver ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 27newsGovernor Newsom's legislative update lists AB 2529, authored by Johnson, among bills acted upon
Governor Newsom's September 27 legislative update listed AB 2529, authored by Assemblymember Natasha Johnson, concerning civil claims involving public entities and employees.
Governor Newsom issues legislative update 9.27.2026 · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 2filingKevin Akin files as write-in candidate in AD63 primary; advances to November general against Johnson
Akin reportedly filed as a write-in candidate in the June 2, 2026 primary for California Assembly District 63. Under California's top-two system, he qualified to advance to the November 3 general election. Sources indicate Johnson is not on the general-election ballot.
Kevin Akin — State Assembly Member District 63, California ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC organizationListed Natasha Johnson for Assembly District 63 in its 2026 primary endorsement list; no specific endorsement date given. hjta.org
- Heath Flora officialState Assemblymember; listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. natashajohnsonforassembly.com
- Tom Lackey officialState Assemblymember; listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. natashajohnsonforassembly.com
- Ken Calvert officialU.S. Representative; listed on Johnson's campaign endorsement page with an endorsement statement; no date given. natashajohnsonforassembly.com
- Kate Sanchez officialState Assemblymember; listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. natashajohnsonforassembly.com
- Local mayors and city councilmembers (Lake Elsinore, Norco, Menifee, Canyon Lake, Corona) and local school- and water-district officials officialMultiple local officials named individually on campaign endorsement page; no dates given. natashajohnsonforassembly.com
- Chad Bianco officialRiverside County Sheriff; listed on Johnson's campaign endorsement page with an endorsement statement; no date given. natashajohnsonforassembly.com
- Carl DeMaio officialState Assemblymember; listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. natashajohnsonforassembly.com
- James Gallagher officialIdentified as Republican leader on campaign page; listed with an endorsement statement; no date given. natashajohnsonforassembly.com
- Ben Benoit officialRiverside County Auditor-Controller; listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. natashajohnsonforassembly.com
- Bill Essayli officialAssemblymember; endorsement statement says he endorses Johnson 'to replace me in the State Assembly'; no date given. natashajohnsonforassembly.com
- Chuck Washington officialRiverside County Supervisor; listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. natashajohnsonforassembly.com
- Karen Spiegel officialRiverside County Supervisor; listed on campaign endorsement page with an endorsement statement; no date given. natashajohnsonforassembly.com
- Kim Joseph Cousins officialRiverside County Office of Education official; listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. natashajohnsonforassembly.com
- Greg Wallis officialState Assemblymember; listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. natashajohnsonforassembly.com
- Brenda Dennstedt officialWestern Municipal Water District Director; listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. natashajohnsonforassembly.com
- Kelly Seyarto officialState Senator; listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. natashajohnsonforassembly.com
- Jennifer Majares-Pham officialRiverside County Office of Education official; listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. natashajohnsonforassembly.com
- Mike Hestrin officialRiverside County District Attorney; listed on Johnson's campaign endorsement page with an endorsement statement; no date given. natashajohnsonforassembly.com
- Apartment Association of Orange County Political Action Committee (AAOC PAC) organizationListed Johnson for Assembly District 63 in its 2026 primary voter guide; said listed candidates completed its questionnaire and reflected views aligned with the association. aaoc.com · May 11, 2026
- California Congress of Republicans organizationListed Johnson for AD 63 in its 2026 endorsements; page dated May 6, 2026. ccr-gop.com · May 6, 2026
Sources 11
- [1] Leaders Meet with Natasha Johnson, Highlighting CUs ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [2] California Politics - Press Enterprise(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] Endorsements - Natasha Johnson for State Assembly(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] Issues - Natasha Johnson for State Assembly(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [5] Jen's Midterm Voting Guide | 99.5 KKLA - Los Angeles, CA(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [6] HJTA-PAC Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [7] Kevin Akin — State Assembly Member District 63, California ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [8] Governor signs AB 2529 into law: Hidden Hills and Carson deliver ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [9] Governor Newsom issues legislative update 9.27.2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [10] AAOC PAC: 2026 California Primary Election Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) May 11, 2026
- [11] CCR Endorsements 2026 - California Congress of Republicans(opens in a new tab) May 6, 2026