Mike Morrell
| Mike Morrell | ||
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| California State Assembly District 40 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| December 6, 2010-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $95,291/year | |
| Per diem | $141.86/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (6 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of La Verne | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Real Estate Broker | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Morrell earned his BA from the University of Law Verne. His professional experience includes working as a licensed real estate broker and owner/president of Provident Real Estate since 1989. He has served as an appointed delegate to the California Republican Party.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Morrell served on the following committees:
| California Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Finance, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Budget | ||||
| • Labor and Employment, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Morrell served on these committees:
| California Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Finance | ||||
| • Budget | ||||
| • Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials | ||||
| • Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy | ||||
| • Labor and Employment, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Sunset Review | ||||
Elections
2012
Morrell won re-election in the 2012 election for California State Assembly District 40. Due to redistricting following the 2010 census, he was displaced from District 63. He and Russ Warner (D) advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, unopposed. He was subsequently elected in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| California State Assembly, District 40, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 50.4% | 65,282 | ||
| Democratic | Russ Warner | 49.6% | 64,264 | |
| Total Votes | 129,546 | |||
2010
Morrell defeated Paul Chabot, Pat Gilbreath, Don Kurth, Jacqueline Bolda, Henry William Nickel, and Acquanetta Warren in the June 8 primary. He then defeated Democrat Renea Wickman in the November 2 general election.[3][4]
| California State Assembly, District 63 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| |
72,866 | |||
| Renea Wickman (D) | 52,653 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Morrell raised $553,500 in contributions. [5]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Morrell, Mike | $68,100 |
| Frontier Finance Co | $7,800 |
| Ostoich, Mark A | $7,800 |
| Ostoich, Elizabeth A | $6,848 |
Personal
Morrell and his wife, Joanie, have four children.
Recent news
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Mike Morrell News Feed
- Too many gimmicks in so-called balanced budget: Mike Morrell - San Bernardino Sun
- ? On Hong Kong: 'I am not here to hide from justice' - The Guardian
- Dr. Hill 40th District ?Woman of the Year? - Inland Valley News
- Brulte: Laying down some goals for the Republican Party - Highland Community News (subscription)
- Illegal fire tax may go statewide - Village News Network
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External links
- House website
- Project Vote Smart Biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Mike Morrell on Facebook
- Mike Morrell on Twitter
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Bob Blumenfield (D) |
California State Assembly District 40 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
California Assembly District 63 2010-2012 |
Succeeded by Anthony Rendon (D) |
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