Marie Waldron (born March 28, 1960)[2][3] 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.
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 | |
| In office December 3, 2012 – November 30, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Nathan Fletcher |
| Succeeded by | Carl DeMaio |
| 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) |
Early life and education
editWaldron 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]
Career
editA 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]
Election history
edit2014 California State Assembly
edit| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||
2016 California State Assembly
edit| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||
2018 California State Assembly
edit| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||
2020 California State Assembly
edit| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||
2022 California State Assembly
edit| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||
Personal life
editWaldron lives in Valley Center, California.[5][12]
References
edit- ^ "75th District Race – Marie Waldron vs. Randy Voepel".
- ^ a b "Marie Waldron: California Legislator Tracker". California Legislator Tracker. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
- ^ a b "JoinCalifornia: Marie Waldron". JoinCalifornia. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
- ^ a b "Marie Waldron". waldronforcalifornia.com. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Marie Waldron's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ^ "November 6, 2012 General Election". waldronforcalifornia.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "November 4, 2014 General Election". waldronforcalifornia.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ^ "November 8, 2016 General Election". waldronforcalifornia.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ^ "November 6, 2018 General Election". waldronforcalifornia.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ^ McGreevy, Patrick (November 8, 2018). "California Assembly Republicans elect Escondido's Marie Waldron new leader". sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ^ "September 2015 Speaker - Assemblywoman Marie Waldron". escondidorepublicanclub.com. 2015. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ^ "Marie Waldron". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved November 25, 2019.