Marie Waldron
American politician
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::summary American politician ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox officeholder"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Marie Waldron |
| image | Marie Waldron CA Assembly portrait.jpg |
| caption | Official portrait, 2022 |
| office | Minority Leader of the California Assembly |
| term_start | November 8, 2018 |
| term_end | February 8, 2022 |
| predecessor | Brian Dahle |
| successor | James Gallagher |
| state_assembly1 | California |
| district1 | 75th |
| term_start1 | December 3, 2012 |
| term_end1 | November 30, 2024 |
| predecessor1 | Nathan Fletcher |
| successor1 | Carl DeMaio |
| birth_name | Marie P. McGowan |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| party | Republican |
| children | 1 |
| education | St. John's University, New York (BS) |
| San Diego State University | |
| University of California, San Diego (GrCert) | |
| :: |
| name = Marie Waldron | image = Marie Waldron CA Assembly portrait.jpg | caption = Official portrait, 2022 | office = Minority Leader of the California Assembly | term_start = November 8, 2018 | term_end = February 8, 2022 | predecessor = Brian Dahle | successor = James Gallagher | state_assembly1 = California | district1 = 75th | term_start1 = December 3, 2012 | term_end1 = November 30, 2024 | predecessor1 = Nathan Fletcher | successor1 = Carl DeMaio | birth_name = Marie P. McGowan | birth_date = | birth_place = New York City, New York, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | party = Republican | spouse = | 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) is an American politician from California. Waldron was a member of the California State Assembly from 2012 to 2024, and served as the Assembly minority leader from 2018 until 2022. Waldron was a Republican member of the California State Assembly and represented District 75, encompassing parts of inland central and eastern San Diego County, including Ramona, Poway, Santee, and Alpine.
Early life and education
Waldron was born in New York City, New York. 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.
Career
A business owner, Waldron owns Waldron Enterprises LLC and Top End Tees Screenprinting & Driving Styles Apparel. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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.
On November 8, 2018, she was elected by her Assembly Republican colleagues to serve as Assembly minority leader.
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.
Election history
2014 California State Assembly
| title = California's 75th State Assembly district election, 2014 | party = California Republican Party | candidate = Marie Waldron (incumbent) | votes = 41,510 | percentage = 99.1 | party = California Democratic Party | candidate = Nicholas Shestople (write-in) | votes = 375 | percentage = 0.9 | party = Libertarian Party of California | candidate = Mike Paster (write-in) | votes = 14 | percentage = 0.0 | votes = 41,899 | percentage = 100.0 | party = California Republican Party | candidate = Marie Waldron (incumbent) | votes = 66,152 | percentage = 69.0 | party = California Democratic Party | candidate = Nicholas Shestople | votes = 29,761 | percentage = 31.0 | votes = 95,913 | percentage = 100.0 | winner = California Republican Party
2016 California State Assembly
| title = California's 75th State Assembly district election, 2016 | party = California Republican Party | candidate = Marie Waldron (incumbent) | votes = 56,407 | percentage = 60.3 | party = California Democratic Party | candidate = Andrew Masiel Sr. | votes = 37,104 | percentage = 39.7 | votes = 93,511 | percentage = 100.0 | party = California Republican Party | candidate = Marie Waldron (incumbent) | votes = 111,598 | percentage = 62.9 | party = California Democratic Party | candidate = Andrew Masiel Sr. | votes = 65,770 | percentage = 37.1 | votes = 177,368 | percentage = 100.0 | winner = California Republican Party
2018 California State Assembly
| title = California's 75th State Assembly district election, 2018 | party = California Republican Party | candidate = Marie Waldron (incumbent) | votes = 56646 | percentage = 61.6 | party = California Democratic Party | candidate = Alan Geraci | votes = 35324 | percentage = 38.4 | votes = 91970 | percentage = 100.0 | party = California Republican Party | candidate = Marie Waldron (incumbent) | votes = 95236 | percentage = 56.4 | party = California Democratic Party | candidate = Alan Geraci | votes = 73707 | percentage = 43.6 | votes = 168943 | percentage = 100.0 | winner = California Republican Party
2020 California State Assembly
| title = 2020 California's 75th State Assembly district election | party = California Republican Party | candidate = Marie Waldron (incumbent) | votes = 71,057 | percentage = 56.3 | party = California Democratic Party | candidate = Karen "Kate" Schwartz | votes = 47,851 | percentage = 37.9 | party = California Democratic Party | candidate = Roger Garcia | votes = 7,288 | percentage = 5.8 | votes =126,196 | percentage =100.0 | party = California Republican Party | candidate = Marie Waldron (incumbent) | votes = 128,559 | percentage = 54.5 | party = California Democratic Party | candidate = Karen "Kate" Schwartz | votes = 107,150 | percentage = 45.5 | votes = 235,709 | percentage = 100.0 | winner = California Republican Party
2022 California State Assembly
| title = 2022 California's 75th State Assembly district election | party = California Republican Party | candidate = Marie Waldron (incumbent) | votes = 59,612 | percentage = 63.5 | party = California Republican Party | candidate = Randy Voepel (incumbent) | votes = 34,328 | percentage = 36.5 | votes =93,940 | percentage =100.0 | party = California Republican Party | candidate = Marie Waldron (incumbent) | votes = | percentage = | party = California Republican Party | candidate = Randy Voepel (incumbent) | votes = | percentage = | votes = | percentage = | winner = California Republican Party
Personal life
Waldron lives in Valley Center, California.
References
References
- "75th District Race – Marie Waldron vs. Randy Voepel".
- "Marie Waldron: California Legislator Tracker". California Legislator Tracker.
- "JoinCalifornia: Marie Waldron". JoinCalifornia.
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- (November 6, 2012). "November 6, 2012 General Election".
- (November 4, 2014). "November 4, 2014 General Election".
- (November 8, 2016). "November 8, 2016 General Election".
- (November 6, 2018). "November 6, 2018 General Election".
- "Marie Waldron's Biography". [[Vote Smart]].
- McGreevy, Patrick. (November 8, 2018). "California Assembly Republicans elect Escondido's Marie Waldron new leader".
- (2015). "September 2015 Speaker - Assemblywoman Marie Waldron".
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