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Al Melvin
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Current candidacy
Running for Governor of Arizona
General electionNovember 4, 2014
Current office
Arizona State Senate District 11
In office
2009-Present
Term ends
January 5, 2015
Years in position 4
PartyRepublican
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 electedNovember 6, 2012
Next electionNovember 4, 2014
Term limitsFour consecutive terms
Education
Bachelor'sUnited States Merchant Marine Academy, 1969
Master'sUnited States Naval War College, 1994
Military service
Service/branchUnited States Navy Reserves
Personal
BirthdayNovember 3, 1944
Place of birthHelena, MT
ProfessionConsultant
ReligionRoman Catholic
Websites
Office website
Campaign website
CandidateVerification

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Al Melvin (b. November 3, 1944) is a Republican member of the Arizona State Senate, representing District 11. He was first elected to the chamber in 2008.

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:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Melvin served on these committees:

Issues

See Al Melvin's official website for a list of sponsored legislation.

Scorecards

Goldwater Institute

See also: Goldwater Institute's Legislative Report Card

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 Green check mark.jpgAl Melvin Incumbent 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
Green check mark.jpg Albert Melvin (R) 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
Green check mark.jpg Al Melvin (R) 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 Won $44,416
2010 Arizona State Senate, District 26 Won $63,342
2008 Arizona State Senate, District 26 Won $100,133
2006 Arizona State Senate, District 26 Defeated $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.

2010

Melvin won re-election to the Arizona State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Melvin raised a total of $63,342.

2008

Melvin won re-election to the Arizona State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Melvin raised a total of $100,133.

2006

Melvin lost the election to the Arizona State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Melvin raised a total of $93,022.

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.

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 The East Valley-Tribune, "Melvin says he intends to join race for Ariz. governor," April 22, 2013
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Goldwater Institute "2012 Legislative Report Card for Arizona's 50th Legislature, First Regular Session," August 15, 2012
  3. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State - Primary candidate list
  4. ↑ C-SPAN/Associated Press, "August 28, 2012 Primary Results - Arizona," accessed August 28, 2012
  5. ↑ AZ Official Canvas of Results
  6. ↑ General election results
  7. ↑ Arizona State Senate official election results
  8. ↑ followthemoney.org, "Melvin, Al," accessed May 22, 2013
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Adam Driggs (R) 		Arizona State Senate District 11
2013–present 		Succeeded by
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