Another resignation in CA

Assemblymember Autumn Burke will resign immediately and not seek another term, extending a period of extraordinary turnover in the California Assembly.

The Marina Del Rey Democrat was not at serious risk of losing re-election in November and was eligible to serve through 2026. But she decided to leave the Legislature effective Tuesday rather than serve out the rest of her term.

"I feel it is of the utmost importance that I have the flexibility to spend more time with my family," Burke wrote in a letter to constituents. "After 7 years serving as your Assemblymember, my hope was to finish out my term, but circumstances have recently changed."

The impact: Burke was aligned with a group of centrist Democrats who tend to be friendlier to business interests than more-liberal Democrats. She is also an ally of Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Campbell), who has unsuccessfully sought to build support to become the next speaker of the Assembly.

Her departure means a new lawmaker will take over the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee, which Burke currently chairs.

The bigger picture: Burke becomes the 21st Assembly incumbent since the start of this legislative session to move on or declare they will not seek another term. The confluence of term limits and redistricting have unleashed a period of profound flux.