Senator Laura Richardson Sworn In As State Senator for District 35

Elected Last Month, Senator Richardson Joins Diverse Incoming Group of State Senators

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, Senator Laura Richardson was sworn into the California State Senate during the first official day of the 2025-26 Regular Session.  

Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire led the convening session that officially began the upcoming two-year legislative session. Senator Richardson was sworn into office by the Honorable Patricia Guerrero, Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court. Following the Oath of Office Program, Senator Richardson's invitees, Pro Tem McGuire, current State Senators, other dignitaries, and constituents from the Senator’s district and across California congratulated the incoming State Senators on the Senate Floor and from the Senate Gallery.

Representing nearly one million Californians, Senator Richardson will be introducing legislation in the coming weeks important to Senate District 35 and the state of California.