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Roy Ashburn represents the 18th Senate District, the largest in California, encompassing Kern, Tulare, Inyo, and San Bernardino Counties.

In the tradition of Ronald Reagan, Senator Ashburn is a true reformer and a champion of openness, accountability, and bi-partisanship. Following 12 years as a Kern County Supervisor and six years in the State Assembly, Roy has brought to the State Senate his measured and balanced approach to problem solving. He has earned the respect of his fellow legislators as evidenced by his many key assignments. He serves on the powerful Joint Rules Committee; the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, which is responsible for holding state agencies accountable to the people; and the Little Hoover Commission, tasked with streamlining government. He also chairs the Select Committee on Defense and Aerospace in California, is Vice-Chair of the Public Employment and Retirement Committee, and serves on the Transportation and Housing and Revenue and Taxation Committees.

While in the Legislature, Ashburn has focused on creating jobs and boosting economic development, reforming California's welfare system, reducing crime and increasing public safety, cutting taxes, and restoring the ability of local governments to oversee their own affairs. He fought successfully for redistricting and true budget reform, and is the author of the current Proposition 1A to limit spending and establish a real rainy day fund to prevent future budget deficits.

Senator Ashburn has a degree in Public Administration from California State University, Bakersfield. He is the father of four daughters, Shelley, Shannon, Stacy and Suzannah, and a proud grandfather of two.