Laura Richardson

Laura Richardson (born April 14, 1962) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. She served as the U.S. representative for California's 37th congressional district from 2007 to 2013. Prior to that, she represented the 55th district in the California State Assembly for the 2007 term. Richardson was elected to the House of Representatives in a special election on August 21, 2007, following the death of Juanita Millender-McDonald. She was reelected in 2008 and 2010. After the redistricting in 2012, her territory became part of the 44th District, and she ran unsuccessfully for reelection against Janice Hahn. Richardson was born in Los Angeles and currently resides in Long Beach.More