Laura Richardson Announces Candidacy for California Senate

(courtesy image) Laura Richardson has declared her candidacy for California's 35th Senate District to replace Senator Steven Bradford, who is termed out. A lifelong Democrat, Richardson has spent most of her life living in the 35th Senate District.   She previously served in the California Assembly, representing the 55th District, and served in leadership as the Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore and was the first African-American and South Bay representative to achieve this position. 'Throughout my time in public office, I worked hard,  brought money and resources into my district, and in and in conjunction with a committed staff, resolved resident casework for disability and social security claims, significantly adding to much-needed benefits and payments for residents in my district,' said Richardson.