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Senate District 35

Laura Richardson

Senator Richardson began her career in public service long before she was ever elected to office. She served as a legislative staffer at the local, state, and federal levels.

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Major Judicial System Changes Spotlighted at Senate Hearing on Judgeships, Salaries, and Court Facilities

October 21, 2026

COMPTON, Calif. (October 21, 2026) — Judicial leaders, legislative analysts, court administrators, and policymakers will convene on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Compton Courthouse for a comprehensive public hearing focused on some of the most significant change-driven issues facing California’s judicial branch, including judicial need, allocation of new judgeships, judicial compensation, court construction projects, and long-term courthouse maintenance and modernization.

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2026 Legislative Wins

October 1, 2026

I am pleased to announce that I have secured six key legislative victories that have been signed into law by Governor Newsom.

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Senator Laura Richardson Secures Six Key Legislative Victories Signed by Governor Newsom

September 28, 2026

Sacramento, California — State Senator Laura Richardson (D South Bay) concluded the 2026 legislative session with six significant bills signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, marking a productive year of policymaking on issues central to California’s economic stability, community wellbeing, and long term resilience.

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District 35

Senate District 35 encompasses parts of Los Angeles County. The cities include Carson, Compton, Del Aire, East Rancho Dominguez, and other smaller cities in Los Angeles district to achieve population equality.

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Senator Laura Richardson is deeply committed to improving the lives of residents in communities across the district she represents...

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SD35 Offices

Capitol

1021 O St.

Suite #7340

Sacramento, CA 95814

 

Phone: (916) 651-4035

Torrance

970 West 190th St.

Suite #310

Torrance, CA 90502

 

Phone: (310) 217-4728

Inglewood

One West Manchester Blvd.

Suite #710

Inglewood, CA 90301

 

Phone: (310) 412-6120

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