Heather Hadwick is a Republican Assemblymember representing California's 1st Assembly District, which covers rural Northern California counties including Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, and Siskiyou. A pumpkin farmer from Modoc County, she was elected in 2024, defeating fellow Republican Tenessa Audette with 59.8% of the vote, and is serving her first term. Notable achievements include securing over $100 million in state funding for district projects like wildfire recovery and rural infrastructure, $2 million for the California Wolf Livestock Compensation Program, a $58 million wildfire settlement tax exemption, and support for the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Program. She authored six bills signed into law in her first year. In March 2026, she was appointed Deputy Republican Leader. She serves on committees including Agriculture, Budget, Business and Professions, Insurance, and as Vice Chair of Emergency Management.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: First-generation college graduate; Associate’s Degree from Shasta College, Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Science from California State University, Chico, and Master’s Degree in Leadership and Management from Western Governors University .
• Professional Background: Taught elementary, high school, and public safety courses at Modoc High School; served as County 4-H Coordinator through University of California, Davis; deputy director of Modoc County’s office of emergency services; owns a small farm and pumpkin patch.
• Political Experience: Newcomer to elected office prior to 2024 Assembly election; previously president of a local school board.
• Community Involvement: Extensive volunteer work including pastoring a children’s ministry, coaching youth sports, and roles in California Youth Shooting Sports Association, PTO, Ducks Unlimited, Cub Scouts, Little League, and Alturas Chamber of Commerce. Married to Bryon since 2003, with two children.