Marie Waldron

Marie Waldron (born March 28, 1960)^[2][3] is an American politician from California. Waldron was a member of the California State Assembly from 2012 to 2024, and served as the Assembly minority leader from 2018 until 2022. Waldron was a Republican member of the California State Assembly and represented District 75, encompassing parts of inland central and eastern San Diego County, including Ramona, Poway, Santee, and Alpine.

Marie Waldron
Minority Leader of the California Assembly
In office November 8, 2018 – February 8, 2022
Preceded by	Brian Dahle
Succeeded by	James Gallagher
Member of the California State Assembly from the 75th district
In office December 3, 2012 – November 30, 2024
Preceded by	Nathan Fletcher
Succeeded by	Carl DeMaio
Personal details
Born	Marie P. McGowan[1] (1960-03-28) March 28, 1960 (age 65)[2][3] New York City, New York, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Children	1
Education	St. John's University, New York (BS) San Diego State University University of California, San Diego (GrCert)

Early life and education

Waldron was born in New York City, New York.^[4] She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Administration and Communications from St. John's University. Waldron attended San Diego State University and the University of California, San Diego.^[5]

Career

A business owner, Waldron owns Waldron Enterprises LLC and Top End Tees Screenprinting & Driving Styles Apparel.^[5] Waldron's political career began when she became member of the Escondido City Council. In 2002, Waldron served as a Vice Mayor until 2005. Waldron served the city council until 2012.^[5][4]

On November 6, 2012, Waldron won the election and became a Republican member of California State Assembly for District 75. Waldron defeated Matthew Herold with 62.7% of the votes.^[6] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Waldron won the election and continued serving District 75. Waldron defeated Nicholas Shestople with 69% of the votes.^[7] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Waldron won the election and continued serving District 75. Waldron defeated Andrew Masiel Sr. with 62.9% of the votes.^[8] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Waldron won the election and continued serving District 75. Waldron defeated Alan Geraci with 56.4% of the votes.^[9][5]

On November 8, 2018, she was elected by her Assembly Republican colleagues to serve as Assembly minority leader.^[10]

In 2022, redistricting combined her district with that of fellow Assemblyman Randy Voepel. Waldron won by a wide margin.

Waldron is a founding member of the San Diego chapter of California Women's Leadership Association known as CWLA.^[11]

Election history

2014 California State Assembly

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2014

California's 75th State Assembly district election, 2014

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Marie Waldron (incumbent)	41,510	99.1
	Democratic	Nicholas Shestople (write-in)	375	0.9
	Libertarian	Mike Paster (write-in)	14	0.0
Total votes			41,899	100.0
General election
	Republican	Marie Waldron (incumbent)	66,152	69.0
	Democratic	Nicholas Shestople	29,761	31.0
Total votes			95,913	100.0
	Republican hold

2016 California State Assembly

See also: California State Assembly election, 2016

California's 75th State Assembly district election, 2016

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Marie Waldron (incumbent)	56,407	60.3
	Democratic	Andrew Masiel Sr.	37,104	39.7
Total votes			93,511	100.0
General election
	Republican	Marie Waldron (incumbent)	111,598	62.9
	Democratic	Andrew Masiel Sr.	65,770	37.1
Total votes			177,368	100.0
	Republican hold

2018 California State Assembly

See also: California State Assembly election, 2018

California's 75th State Assembly district election, 2018

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Marie Waldron (incumbent)	56,646	61.6
	Democratic	Alan Geraci	35,324	38.4
Total votes			91,970	100.0
General election
	Republican	Marie Waldron (incumbent)	95,236	56.4
	Democratic	Alan Geraci	73,707	43.6
Total votes			168,943	100.0
	Republican hold

2020 California State Assembly

2020 California's 75th State Assembly district election

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Marie Waldron (incumbent)	71,057	56.3
	Democratic	Karen "Kate" Schwartz	47,851	37.9
	Democratic	Roger Garcia	7,288	5.8
Total votes			126,196	100.0
General election
	Republican	Marie Waldron (incumbent)	128,559	54.5
	Democratic	Karen "Kate" Schwartz	107,150	45.5
Total votes			235,709	100.0
	Republican hold

2022 California State Assembly

2022 California's 75th State Assembly district election

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Marie Waldron (incumbent)	59,612	63.5
	Republican	Randy Voepel (incumbent)	34,328	36.5
Total votes			93,940	100.0
General election
	Republican	Marie Waldron (incumbent)
	Republican	Randy Voepel (incumbent)
Total votes
	Republican hold

Personal life

Waldron lives in Valley Center, California.^[5][12]