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Julius Melendez
Julius Melendez was a member of the School District of Osceola County school board in Florida, representing District 2. He assumed office on November 17, 2020. He left office on November 19, 2024.
Melendez ran for re-election to the School District of Osceola County school board to represent District 2 in Florida. He lost in the primary on August 20, 2024.
Biography
Melendez is a native Floridian. He was born on Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida, on December 30, 1977.[1]
Education:[1]
- Poinciana High School
- Valencia Community College, A.A. degree
- Bachelor of Science, University of Central Florida, with a major in microbiology and a minor in business administration
Elections
2024
See also: School District of Osceola County, Florida, elections (2024)
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for School District of Osceola County school board District 2
Bethzaida Garcia won election outright against Diana Graniela and incumbent Julius Melendez in the primary for School District of Osceola County school board District 2 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Bethzaida Garcia (Nonpartisan) | 55.1 | 3,185 | |
Diana Graniela (Nonpartisan) | 23.4 | 1,350 | ||
Julius Melendez (Nonpartisan) | 21.5 | 1,242 |
Total votes: 5,777 | ||||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Melendez in this election.
2020
See also: School District of Osceola County, Florida, elections (2020)
General election
General election for School District of Osceola County school board District 2
Julius Melendez defeated Kerly Santos in the general election for School District of Osceola County school board District 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Julius Melendez (Nonpartisan) | 59.4 | 15,277 | |
Kerly Santos (Nonpartisan) | 40.6 | 10,462 |
Total votes: 25,739 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for School District of Osceola County school board District 2
Julius Melendez and Kerly Santos defeated Jochy Cora-Santiago in the primary for School District of Osceola County school board District 2 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Julius Melendez (Nonpartisan) | 47.3 | 3,969 | |
✔ | Kerly Santos (Nonpartisan) | 27.9 | 2,340 | |
Jochy Cora-Santiago (Nonpartisan) | 24.9 | 2,090 |
Total votes: 8,399 | ||||
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2012
Melendez ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 9th District. Melendez sought the nomination on the Republican ticket.[2] The primary elections were held on August 14, 2012. Melendez was defeated by Todd Long in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012.[3]
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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Personal
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Melendez and his wife Marjorie have three children.[1]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate School District of Osceola County school board District 2 |
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Footnotes