William Emmerson (born October 28, 1945)[1] is a former Republican California State Senator who represented the 23rd district in Riverside County.

degree in history and political science from La Sierra University in Riverside, California.

He then studied public administration at American University in Washington, D.C.,[2] while working as an aide for Congressman Jerry Pettis.

[citation needed] Emmerson moved back to California and joined the staff of the Assembly Majority Leader W. Craig Biddle,[2] where he worked from 1969 to 1974 while also continuing his post graduate studies at California State University, Sacramento.

[citation needed] Emmerson helped to establish the dental hygiene program at Riverside Community College and to rehabilitate Redlands Fire Station 1, and served on the alumni association of Loma Linda University.