Natasha Johnson
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Natasha Johnson | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 63rd district | |
| Assumed office September 8, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Essayli |
| Mayor of Lake Elsinore | |
| In office 2023–2024 | |
| Preceded by | Timothy J. Sheridan |
| Succeeded by | Steve Manos |
| In office 2018–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Magee |
| Succeeded by | Steve Manos |
| In office 2014–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Magee |
| Succeeded by | Steve Manos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Natasha Danielle Naranjo[1] 1977 or 1978 (age 47–48) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Scott Johnson |
| Children | 3 |
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 three terms as mayor, from 2012 to 2025.
Lake Elsinore City Council
Johnson previously worked in personal finance and most recently in a marketing role for Navy Federal Credit Union.[2][3]
Johnson was first elected to the Lake Elsinore city council in 2012.[2] Johnson served as mayor for the city three times, and as mayor pro tem three times.[4]
In 2018, she served her second term as mayor, having been selected by fellow councilmembers.[5] She again served as mayor in 2023.[6] In 2018, she voted unanimously with the city council to express the city's opposition to SB 54, which prevents state and local law enforcement agencies from using their resources on behalf of federal immigration enforcement agencies including ICE.[7]
California State Assembly
Following incumbent Republican Bill Essayli's resignation from the California State Assembly, Johnson announced her campaign for the special election to fill his term.[8] Essayli endorsed her the day after resigning.[9] She advanced from the blanket primary to a run-off against Democratic candidate Chris Shoults.[10] She declared victory over Shoults on election night and was sworn in on September 8, 2025.[11][12]
