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Riverside County, California

California Assembly District 63

2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 63 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Natasha Johnson and Kevin Akin. Candidate information follows official Riverside County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Natasha Johnson (Republican) and Kevin Akin (Peace and Freedom) meet on the November 3 ballot; Natasha Johnson is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Natasha Johnson (REP) 99.3 percent and Kevin Akin (W/I) (PF) 0.7 percent advanced, per the Secretary of State's Statement of Vote. California's top-two primary decides who prints in November; the field is the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the General Election (August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Natasha Johnson, is on the ballot.

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Natasha Johnson

Natasha Johnson

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Strengthening public safety and law enforcement funding
  • Lowering the cost of living for working families and small businesses
  • Addressing homelessness through mental health services and transitional housing

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Natasha Johnson is a small business owner with more than 26 years in the banking industry, per Johnson's campaign site. Johnson has served on the Lake Elsinore City Council since 2012, including three terms as Mayor, per the same source.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Kevin Akin

Peace and Freedom

Top priorities
  • Expand access to affordable housing, childcare and transportation
  • Support free public education from preschool through university and universal medical care
  • Represent the interests of working people

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Akin has worked as a carpenter, steelworker, and steam engineer and is a lifelong community volunteer and member of four unions, per the campaign site. Akin has served on boards for nonprofits, religious congregations, and historic-preservation and neighborhood advocacy groups, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for California Assembly District 63 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 63 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Natasha Johnson and Kevin Akin. Candidate information follows official Riverside County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the California Assembly District 63 election in California?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for California are on the California election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Riverside County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Riverside County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Natasha Johnson, full profileKevin Akin, full profileOfficial California election office