Mike Morrell (born October 14, 1952) is an American

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who served in the California State Senate from 2014 to 2020. He was elected as a

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to the California State Assembly in 2010, and won a special election to the State Senate in March 2014. Prior to serving in the state legislature, he was a real estate broker.

Early life

Morrell was born in

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Education

Morrell has a BA in Business from the

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Career

As a state assemblyman, Morrell represented the 40th district, encompassing part of

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. He served as the Vice Chair of the Labor and Employment Committee and a member of the Budget, the Banking and Finance, the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, the Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy, and the Joint Sunset Review Committees. In March 2014, Morrell won a special election and became a

member of California State Senate for District 23. Morrell succeeded Bill Emmerson, who resigned. Morrell was sworn in on April 3, 2014 to serve District 23.

Memberships

*Legislative Committee for the Citrus Valley Association of Realtor *Advisory Board to the Pacific Justice Institute

Electoral history

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2016 California State Senate election

2014 California State Senate special election

2012 California State Assembly election

2010 California State Assembly election

Awards

* 2014 Henry J. Mello award. Presented at 34th Annual Legislative Session of the California Senior Legislature.

Personal life

Morrell's wife is Joanie Morrell. They have three children. Morrell and his family live in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

References

External links

Mike Morrell at ballotpedia.org
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Campaign website

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