Al Melvin
| Al Melvin | ||
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| Current candidacy | ||
| Running for Governor of Arizona | ||
| General election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Current office | ||
| Arizona State Senate District 11 | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $24,000/year | |
| Per diem | $35/day for the first 120 days of regular session and for special sessions and $10/day thereafter. | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | United States Merchant Marine Academy, 1969 | |
| Master's | United States Naval War College, 1994 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Navy Reserves | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 3, 1944 | |
| Place of birth | Helena, MT | |
| Profession | Consultant | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Melvin announced on April 22, 2013 that he will seek the office of Governor of Arizona in the 2014 elections. Current incumbent Gov. Jan Brewer (R) cannot run for re-election in 2014 due to term limits.[1]
Biography
Melvin earned his B.S. from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1969, his M.B.A. in International Management from American Graduate School in 1972, and his Diploma from United States Naval War College in 1994. His professional experience includes working as a teacher for the University of Arizona from 2002 to 2006 and working as a consultant for American Quality International Consulting from 2002 to 2006. Melvin served as a Captain in the United States Navy from 1997 to 1999 and a Ship's Officer in the American Maritime Officers from 1999 to 2002.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Melvin served on the following committees:
| Arizona Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Commerce, Energy and Military, Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Senate Ethics | ||||
| • Public Safety, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Capital Review | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Melvin served on these committees:
| Arizona Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Border Security, Federalism and States Sovereignty | ||||
| • Commerce and Energy, Chair | ||||
| • Economic Development and Jobs Creation, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Senate Ethics | ||||
| • Border Security Advisory, Co-Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Melvin served on these committees:
| Arizona Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Public Safety and Human Services | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs | ||||
Issues
Sponsored Legislation
See Al Melvin's official website for a list of sponsored legislation.
Scorecards
Goldwater Institute
The Goldwater Institute releases its "Legislative Report Card" annually for all Arizona legislators. This report card tracks how legislators voted on key votes and assigns them a letter grade based on how closely their votes agree with the Institute's positions. The primary values emphasized in the ratings are whether votes expand or restrict liberty.[2]
2012
Melvin received a score of 64 out of 100 in the 2012 report card for a grade of B according to the Goldwater Institute’s grading scale. This score was 2 more than his score on the 2011 report card. Melvin’s 64 in 2012 was tied for the 12th highest grade among all 30 Arizona State Senators.[2]
Elections
2014
- See also: Arizona gubernatorial election, 2014
Melvin is running for election as Governor of Arizona. He is seeking the Republican nomination for governor in the primary election. The general election will take place on November 4, 2014.[1]
2012
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2012
Melvin won re-election in the 2012 election for Arizona State Senate District 11. He ran unopposed in the August 28, 2012, Republican primary. He won the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]
| Arizona State Senate, District 11, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 56.4% | 48,367 | ||
| Democratic | Jo Holt | 43.6% | 37,428 | |
| Total Votes | 85,795 | |||
2010
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2010
Melvin won re-election to the 26th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Cheryl Cage in the November 2 general election.[6]
| Arizona State Senate, District 26 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| |
43,918 | |||
| Cheryl Cage (D) | 37,477 | |||
2008
In 2008 Melvin was elected to the Arizona State Senate, District 26. He finished with 48,191 votes while his opponent Cheryl Cage finished with 46,225.[7] Melvin raised $100,133 for his campaign fund.
| Arizona State Senate, District 26 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| |
48,191 | |||
| Cheryl Cage (D) | 46,225 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Melvin is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Melvin raised a total of $300,913 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 22, 2013.[8]
| Al Melvin's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Arizona State Senate, District 11 | $44,416 | ||
| 2010 | Arizona State Senate, District 26 | $63,342 | ||
| 2008 | Arizona State Senate, District 26 | $100,133 | ||
| 2006 | Arizona State Senate, District 26 | $93,022 | ||
| Grand Total Raised | $300,913 | |||
2012
Melvin won re-election to the Arizona State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Melvin raised a total of $44,416.
| Arizona State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Al Melvin's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Pinnacle West | $1,736 | |||
| Arizona Association of Realtors | $1,300 | |||
| Salt River Valley Water Users Association | $1,000 | |||
| Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association | $700 | |||
| Melvin, Al | $502 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $44,416 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Melvin won re-election to the Arizona State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Melvin raised a total of $63,342.
| Arizona State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Al Melvin's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Melvin, Albert Anthony | $1,858 | |||
| Arizona Association of Realtors | $1,664 | |||
| Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $1,664 | |||
| Home Builders Association of Central Arizona | $610 | |||
| Salt River Project | $600 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $63,342 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Melvin won re-election to the Arizona State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Melvin raised a total of $100,133.
| Arizona State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Al Melvin's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Public Fund | $96,903 | |||
| Schmitt, Paul & Diane | $260 | |||
| Ewy, Gordon & Priscilla | $260 | |||
| Deppisch, Lud & Rosemarie | $260 | |||
| Miller, Ed & Sandy | $260 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $100,133 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Melvin lost the election to the Arizona State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Melvin raised a total of $93,022.
| Arizona State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Al Melvin's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Public Fund | $89,558 | |||
| Melvin, Albert A | $574 | |||
| Buttner, Pat | $120 | |||
| Christensen, Lucia | $120 | |||
| Hay, Sydney | $120 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $93,022 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Melvin has a wife, Kou Marie.
Melvin has served as a member of the Saddlebrooke Republican Club as well as the Pima County Republic Club. He was also a member of the National Republican Committee from 1996 to 2000. He became Republican Precinct Committeeman in 2005 until 2006.
Recent news
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Al Melvin News Feed
- Arizona Senate passes election overhaul bill - Arizona Capitol Times
- With new budget in place, state session ends - Explorer News
- Arizona Senate passes budget, Medicaid growth - Yahoo! News
- Legislature OKs amended sales tax overhaul measure - TriValley Central
- Political Showdown Averted: Former Lawmaker Terri Proud Says She Won't ... - Tucson Weekly
- Holt to make second run at Senate Dist. 11 seat - InMaricopa.com
- GOP-led Arizona Legislature passes Medicaid expansion, embraces federal ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune
- Arizona Senate debates racial profiling ruling - MyFox Phoenix
- Henry Wade: Community wins over ideology - InMaricopa.com
- Arizona Gov. Brewer secures Medicaid expansion after months-long fight with ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune
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External links
- Al Melvin's campaign website
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Al Melvin
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008 2006
- Al Melvin on Twitter
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The East Valley-Tribune, "Melvin says he intends to join race for Ariz. governor," April 22, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Goldwater Institute "2012 Legislative Report Card for Arizona's 50th Legislature, First Regular Session," August 15, 2012
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State - Primary candidate list
- ↑ C-SPAN/Associated Press, "August 28, 2012 Primary Results - Arizona," accessed August 28, 2012
- ↑ AZ Official Canvas of Results
- ↑ General election results
- ↑ Arizona State Senate official election results
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Melvin, Al," accessed May 22, 2013
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Adam Driggs (R) |
Arizona State Senate District 11 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Arizona State Senate District 26 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Ed Ableser (D) |
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- Current member, Arizona State Senate
- Republican Party
- Arizona
- 2010 candidate
- State Senate candidate, 2010
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- 2012 State Senate incumbent displaced by redistricting
- State executive candidate, 2014
- Gubernatorial candidate, 2014
- 2014 potential candidate
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