SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring special elections for Senate District 36 and Assembly District 32 on April 29, 2025. The primary for the special elections will be held on February 25, 2025.

The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below:

This is the biggest reform of the California mental health system in decades and will finally equip partners to deliver the results all Californians need and deserve. Treatment centers will prioritize mental health and substance use support in the community like never before. Now, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and begin implementing this critical reform - working closely with city and county leaders to ensure we see results. - Governor Gavin Newsom

SPECIAL ELECTION PROCLAMATION
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim and order the following:

                1. That a special election shall be held on the 29th day of April 2025, within the 32nd Assembly District of the State, to fill the vacancy of the office of State Assembly Member from said district; and

                2. That a special election shall be held on the 29th day of April 2025, within the 36th Senate District of the State, to fill the vacancy of the office of State Senator from said district resulting from the resignation of Senator Janet Nguyen.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and cause the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 10th day of December 2024.

GAVIN NEWSOM
Governor of California

ATTEST:
SHIRLEY N. WEBER, Ph.D.
Secretary of State