Melissa Melendez
Melissa Melendez (Republican Party) was a member of the California State Senate, representing District 28. She assumed office on May 18, 2020. She left office on December 5, 2022.
Melendez (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 41st Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the primary on June 7, 2022.
Biography
Melendez attended the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California. She earned her B.A. in history and political studies and her M.B.A. in June 2008. She served in the United States Navy for ten years.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Melendez was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
- Budget and Fiscal Review Committee
- Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Governmental Organization Committee
- Senate Health Committee, Vice Chair
2019-2020
Melendez was assigned to the following committees:
- Emergency Management Committee
- Legislative Budget Committee
- Banking and Finance Committee
- Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee, Vice Chair
- Budget Committee
- Governmental Organization Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Revenue and Taxation Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
California committee assignments, 2017 |
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• Banking and Finance |
• Budget |
• Insurance, Vice chair |
• Legislative Budget |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Melendez served on the following committees:
California committee assignments, 2015 |
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• Budget, Vice chair |
• Public Safety, Vice chair |
• Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Melendez served on the following committees:
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• Budget |
• Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy |
• Local Government |
• Public Safety, Vice chair |
• Veterans Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Congress
See also: California's 41st Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House California District 41
Incumbent Ken Calvert defeated Will Rollins in the general election for U.S. House California District 41 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Ken Calvert (R) | 52.3 | 123,869 | |
![]() | Will Rollins (D) ![]() | 47.7 | 112,769 |
Total votes: 236,638 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 41
Incumbent Ken Calvert and Will Rollins defeated Shrina Kurani, John Michael Lucio, and Anna Nevenic in the primary for U.S. House California District 41 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Ken Calvert (R) | 48.2 | 72,700 | |
✔ | ![]() | Will Rollins (D) ![]() | 30.4 | 45,923 |
![]() | Shrina Kurani (D) ![]() | 15.6 | 23,483 | |
![]() | John Michael Lucio (R) | 4.6 | 6,880 | |
![]() | Anna Nevenic (Independent) | 1.2 | 1,862 |
Total votes: 150,848 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brandon Mosely (D)
- Melissa Melendez (R)
State Senate
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2022
Melissa Melendez was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: California state legislative special elections, 2020
General election
Special general election for California State Senate District 28
Melissa Melendez defeated Elizabeth Romero in the special general election for California State Senate District 28 on May 12, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Melissa Melendez (R) | 55.4 | 105,940 |
![]() | Elizabeth Romero (D) | 44.6 | 85,311 |
Total votes: 191,251 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Special nonpartisan primary for California State Senate District 28
Melissa Melendez and Elizabeth Romero defeated Joy Silver, John Schwab Jr., and Anna Nevenic in the special primary for California State Senate District 28 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Melissa Melendez (R) | 40.5 | 86,052 |
✔ | ![]() | Elizabeth Romero (D) | 24.1 | 51,363 |
Joy Silver (D) | 20.8 | 44,316 | ||
John Schwab Jr. (R) | 11.5 | 24,536 | ||
![]() | Anna Nevenic (D) | 3.0 | 6,440 |
Total votes: 212,707 | ||||
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2020
Melissa Melendez did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 67
Incumbent Melissa Melendez defeated Michelle Singleton in the general election for California State Assembly District 67 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Melissa Melendez (R) | 60.9 | 93,519 |
Michelle Singleton (D) | 39.1 | 60,005 |
Total votes: 153,524 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 67
Incumbent Melissa Melendez and Michelle Singleton advanced from the primary for California State Assembly District 67 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Melissa Melendez (R) | 67.1 | 54,089 |
✔ | Michelle Singleton (D) | 32.9 | 26,474 |
Total votes: 80,563 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the California State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 25, 2016, for candidates filing with signatures. The deadline for candidates using a filing fee to qualify was March 11, 2016.[2]
Incumbent Melissa Melendez defeated Jorge Lopez in the California State Assembly District 67 general election.[3][4]
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
63.83% | 107,654 | |
Democratic | Jorge Lopez | 36.17% | 60,996 | |
Total Votes | 168,650 | |||
Source: California Secretary of State |
Jorge Lopez and incumbent Melissa Melendez were unopposed in the California State Assembly District 67 Blanket primary.[5][6]
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2014
Elections for the California State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Incumbent Melissa Melendez (R) and write-in candidate Conrad Melton (D) were unopposed in the blanket primary.[7] Melendez defeated Melton in the general election.[8][9][10]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Republican | ![]() |
68.9% | 54,018 | |
Democratic | Conrad Melton | 31.1% | 24,386 | |
Total Votes | 78,404 |
2012
Melendez won election in the 2012 election for California State Assembly District 67. She advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, defeating Kenneth C. Dickson (R), Bob Magee (R), and William Akana (R). Melendez defeated Phil Paule (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[11][12][13]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Republican | ![]() |
52.3% | 67,232 | |
Republican | Phil Paule | 47.7% | 61,230 | |
Total Votes | 128,462 |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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2014
Melendez's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[14]
Public Safety
- Excerpt: "I fully support the 3 strikes law, and I oppose any form of early release. As a mother of 5, I would be far more comfortable if our sentencing would end the revolving door at our prisons and jails."
No New Taxes
- Excerpt: "Californians are over-taxed and under-serviced by their government. In the Assembly, my core focus is to lower taxes, cut regulations, and reduce government spending. Period."
Stop Runaway Government Spending
- Excerpt: "Government must stop spending more than it takes in. I am a strong proponent of a balanced budget amendment for the U.S. government and a tough spending cap for California’s government."
California’s Economy
- Excerpt: "I will continue to fight for a state-wide business tax holiday, similar to what we enacted two years in a row in Lake Elsinore, to give businesses a break on their permitting and licensing fees."
Immigration
- Excerpt: " The fact is, solving this problem starts by controlling our borders, first and foremost. I support fortifying the border with Mexico to protect Americans from drug and gang violence. A secure nation is every citizen’s right."
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Melendez's endorsements included the following:[15]
- California Republican Assembly
- Family Action PAC
- Murrieta Temecula Republican Assembly
- Temecula Valley Republican Women Federated
- California Small Business Association
- Riverside Sheriffs' Association
- California Police Chiefs Association
- California Association of Highway Patrolman
- California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
- CDF Firefighters
- The Press-Enterprise
- State Senator Joel Anderson
- Assemblyman Kevin Jeffries
- State Senator David G. Kelley
- Assemblyman Jeff Gorell
- Assemblyman Russ Bogh
- Assemblywoman Shannon Grove
- Assemblyman Brian Nestande
- California Undersecretary of Veteran Affairs Rocky Chavez
- Stuart K. Spencer, Senior Political Advisor to Ronald Reagan
2012
In 2012, Melendez's endorsements included the following:[16]
- California Republican Assembly
- Family Action PAC
- Murrieta Temecula Republican Assembly
- Temecula Valley Republican Women Federated
- California Small Business Association
- Riverside Sheriffs' Association
- State senator Joel Anderson
- Assemblymember Kevin Jeffries
- State senator David Kelley
- Assemblymember Jeff Gorell
- Assemblymember Russ Bogh
- Assemblywoman Shannon Grove
- Assemblymember Brian Nestande
- California Undersecretary of Veteran Affairs Rocky Chavez
- California Teachers AssociationI Landscape Murrieta
- Lake Elsinore Florist
- JP Specialists. Inc.
- Allbar LLC
- Harry’s Shoe Repair, Lake Elsinore
- Freddy Ray's BBQ Lake Elsinore
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the California State Legislature was in session from December 7 to September 10.
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2020
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In 2020, the California State Legislature was in session from January 6 to August 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the California State Legislature was in session from January 7 through September 13.
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2018
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In 2018, the California State Legislature was in session from January 3, 2018 through August 31, 2018.
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2017
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In 2017, the California State Legislature was in session from December 5, 2016 through September 15, 2017.
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2016
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In 2016, the California State Legislature was in session from January 4 through August 31. The formal session ended on August 31, but constitutionally the session adjourned sine die on November 30.
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2015
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In 2015, the California State Legislature was in session from December 1, 2014, through September 12, 2015.
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2014
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In 2014, the California State Legislature was in session from January 6 to August 30.
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2013
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In 2013, the California State Legislature was in session from December 3, 2012, to September 13, 2013
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2012
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In 2012, the California State Legislature was in session from January 4 to August 31.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ melendezforassembly.com, "About," accessed September 23, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Key Dates and Deadlines," accessed April 18, 2017
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for the November 8, 2016, General Election," accessed September 7, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices," accessed April 4, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Statement of Vote," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Write-in Candidates for the June 3, 2014, Statewide Direct Primary Election," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary election candidate list," accessed March 27, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 14, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ melendezforassembly.com, "Issues," accessed September 23, 2014
- ↑ melendezforassembly.com, "Endorsements," accessed September 23, 2014
- ↑ Melendez for Assembly, "Endorsements," accessed October 12, 2012
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Preceded by - |
California State Senate District 28 2020-2022 |
Succeeded by Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D) |
Preceded by - |
California State Assembly District 67 2012-2020 |
Succeeded by - |