 In the state legislature, Stratford is located in the 14th Senate District, which is represented by Democrat Melissa Hurtado, and in the 32nd Assembly District, represented by Democrat Rudy Salas.Federally, Stratford is located in California's 21st congressional district and is represented by Democrat TJ Cox.Stratford is represented on the Kings County Board of Supervisors by Joe Neves, a Stratford resident.