Marie Waldron (born March 28, 1960) is an American

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from California. Waldron is currently a member of the

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, 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 northern

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and southwestern Riverside counties.

Early life and education

Waldron was born in

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. 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

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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

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

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. 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

2016 California State Assembly

2018 California State Assembly

2020 California State Assembly

2022 California State Assembly

Personal life

Waldron lives in Valley Center, California.

References

External links

Marie Waldron at ballotpedia.org

Campaign website

Assemblywoman Marie Waldron

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