Marie Waldron | |
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Minority Leader of the California Assembly | |
In office November 8, 2018 –February 8, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Brian Dahle |
Succeeded by | James Gallagher |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 75th district | |
Assumed office December 3,2012 | |
Preceded by | Nathan Fletcher |
Personal details | |
Born | Marie P. McGowan [1] March 28,1960 [2] [3] New York City,New York,U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | 1 |
Children | 1 |
Education | St. John's University,New York (BS) San Diego State University University of California,San Diego (GrCert) |
Marie Waldron (born March 28,1960) [2] [3] is an American politician from California. Waldron is currently a member of the California State Assembly,and served as the Assembly minority leader from 2018 until 2022. Waldron is a Republican member of the California State Assembly and represents District 75,encompassing parts of inland central and eastern San Diego County,including Ramona,Poway,Santee,and Alpine.
Waldron was born in New York City,New York. [4] She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Administration and Communications from St. John's University. Waldron attended San Diego State University and the University of California,San Diego. [5]
A business owner,Waldron owns Waldron Enterprises LLC and Top End Tees Screenprinting &Driving Styles Apparel. [5] Waldron's political career began when she became member of the Escondido City Council. In 2002,Waldron served as a Vice Mayor until 2005. Waldron served the city council until 2012. [5] [4]
On November 6,2012,Waldron won the election and became a Republican member of California State Assembly for District 75. Waldron defeated Matthew Herold with 62.7% of the votes. [6] On November 4,2014,as an incumbent,Waldron won the election and continued serving District 75. Waldron defeated Nicholas Shestople with 69% of the votes. [7] On November 8,2016,as an incumbent,Waldron won the election and continued serving District 75. Waldron defeated Andrew Masiel Sr. with 62.9% of the votes. [8] On November 6,2018,as an incumbent,Waldron won the election and continued serving District 75. Waldron defeated Alan Geraci with 56.4% of the votes. [9] [5]
On November 8,2018,she was elected by her Assembly Republican colleagues to serve as Assembly minority leader. [10]
In 2022,redistricting combined her district with that of fellow Assemblyman Randy Voepel. Waldron won by a wide margin.
Waldron is a founding member of the San Diego chapter of California Women's Leadership Association known as CWLA. [11]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | 41,510 | 99.1 | |
Democratic | Nicholas Shestople (write-in) | 375 | 0.9 | |
Libertarian | Mike Paster (write-in) | 14 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 41,899 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | 66,152 | 69.0 | |
Democratic | Nicholas Shestople | 29,761 | 31.0 | |
Total votes | 95,913 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | 56,407 | 60.3 | |
Democratic | Andrew Masiel Sr. | 37,104 | 39.7 | |
Total votes | 93,511 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | 111,598 | 62.9 | |
Democratic | Andrew Masiel Sr. | 65,770 | 37.1 | |
Total votes | 177,368 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | 56,646 | 61.6 | |
Democratic | Alan Geraci | 35,324 | 38.4 | |
Total votes | 91,970 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | 95,236 | 56.4 | |
Democratic | Alan Geraci | 73,707 | 43.6 | |
Total votes | 168,943 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | 71,057 | 56.3 | |
Democratic | Karen "Kate" Schwartz | 47,851 | 37.9 | |
Democratic | Roger Garcia | 7,288 | 5.8 | |
Total votes | 126,196 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | 128,559 | 54.5 | |
Democratic | Karen "Kate" Schwartz | 107,150 | 45.5 | |
Total votes | 235,709 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | 59,612 | 63.5 | |
Republican | Randy Voepel (incumbent) | 34,328 | 36.5 | |
Total votes | 93,940 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | |||
Republican | Randy Voepel (incumbent) | |||
Total votes | ||||
Republican hold | ||||
Waldron lives in Valley Center, California. [5] [12]
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