Halderman was elected to the
California State Assembly in 2010. While serving in the legislature, she charged that she was sexually harassed by Democratic state Senator
Robert Hertzberg. She claimed that over two months, he repeatedly hugged her closely and rubbed his groin against her. When she complained to the Assembly's Chief Administrator, he dismissed her complaints and no action was taken against the Senator. Discouraged, Halderman did not seek reelection in 2012. ==References==