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The California State Senate has never been expanded since the enactment of the 1879 constitution. In 1962, voters were asked via initiative California Proposition 23 whether to expand the state senate by 10 seats, thereby increasing the size of the body to 50 seats, and to abandon the little federal model. [ 9 ]
Los Angeles City Hall. This is a list of elected officials serving the city of Los Angeles, California. It includes member of the Los Angeles City Council, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, California State Assembly, California State Senate, United States House of Representatives, and Los Angeles citywide officials.
Gloria J. Romero (born July 10, 1955) is a former California State Senator from 2001 until 2010 and was the Democratic majority leader of the California State Senate from 2005 until 2008. She was the first woman to hold that leadership position. In 2024, she joined the Republican Party. [1]
She has also served as a congressional aide to then-U.S. Reps. Janice Hahn (D-San Pedro) and Diane Watson (D-Los Angeles). She is the sister of Michael K. Williams, who starred in the HBO series ...
Richard G. Polanco (born March 4, 1951) is a former California State Senate Majority leader and member of the California State Assembly. He is known for his significant efforts in increasing Latino representation in the California Legislature.
The state Senate seat in northeastern Los Angeles County — which includes Pasadena, Alhambra and Glendale — is up for grabs and five candidates are vying for the seat.
María Elena Durazo (born March 20, 1953) is an American politician serving in the California State Senate.A Democrat, from 2018 to 2022 she represented the 24th State Senatorial district and has been representing the 26th district since 2022 which encompasses Central Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, and Vernon.
Retired to become a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Vacant November 30, 2008 – June 8, 2009 Curren Price (Los Angeles) Democratic: June 8, 2009 – July 1, 2013 Elected to finish Ridley-Thomas's term. Re-elected in 2010. Resigned to become a member of the Los Angeles City Council. Vacant July 1, 2013 – September 26, 2013