Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Sharon Runner:

“Anne and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Senator Sharon Runner who so selflessly served her constituents, her community and the state of California over the years. Our thoughts are with the Runner family on this difficult day.”

In honor of Senator Runner, acting Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered Capitol flags to be flown at half-staff.