Mike Morrell

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Mike Morrell (born October 14, 1952) is an American politician who served in the California State Senate from 2014 to 2020. He was elected as a Republican to the California State Assembly in 2010, and won a special election to the State Senate in March 2014. Prior to serving in the state legislature, he was a real estate broker.

Mike Morrell
Member of the California State Senate from the 23rd district
In office April 3, 2014 – November 30, 2020
Preceded by	Bill Emmerson
Succeeded by	Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh
Member of the California State Assembly
In office December 6, 2010 – April 3, 2014
Preceded by	Bill Emmerson
Succeeded by	Marc Steinorth
Constituency	63rd district (2010–2012) 40th district (2012–2014)
Personal details
Born	(1952-10-14) October 14, 1952 (age 72) Covina, California, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Joanie Morrell
Children	4
Education	University of La Verne (BA)

Early life

Morrell was born in Covina, California.^[1]

Education

Morrell has a BA in Business from the University of La Verne.^[1]

Career

As a state assemblyman, Morrell represented the 40th district, encompassing part of San Bernardino County. He served as the Vice Chair of the Labor and Employment Committee and a member of the Budget, the Banking and Finance, the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, the Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy, and the Joint Sunset Review Committees.^[2]

In March 2014, Morrell won a special election and became a Republican member of California State Senate for District 23. Morrell succeeded Bill Emmerson, who resigned. Morrell was sworn in on April 3, 2014 to serve District 23.^[1][3][4]

Memberships

• Legislative Committee for the Citrus Valley Association of Realtor
• Advisory Board to the Pacific Justice Institute

Electoral history

2016 • 2014 • 2012 • 2010

2016 California State Senate election

California's 23rd State Senate district election, 2016

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Mike Morrell (incumbent)	93,484	54.8
	Democratic	Ronald J. O'Donnell	50,850	29.8
	Democratic	Mark Westwood	26,300	15.4
Total votes			170,634	100.0
General election
	Republican	Mike Morrell (incumbent)	184,470	56.6
	Democratic	Ronald J. O'Donnell	141,533	43.4
Total votes			326,003	100.0
	Republican hold

2014 California State Senate special election

California's 23rd State Senate district special election, 2014^[5]
Vacancy resulting from the resignation of Bill Emmerson

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Mike Morrell	43,447	62.6
	Democratic	Ronald J. O'Donnell	10,531	15.2
	Democratic	Ameenah Fuller	6,705	9.7
	Libertarian	Jeff Hewitt	4,479	6.5
	Republican	Crystal Ruiz	4,187	6.0
Total votes			69,349	100.0
	Republican hold

2012 California State Assembly election

California's 40th State Assembly district election, 2012 ^[6][7]

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Mike Morrell (incumbent)	26,261	58.2
	Democratic	Russ Warner	18,862	41.8
Total votes			42,123	100.0
General election
	Republican	Mike Morrell (incumbent)	65,282	50.4
	Democratic	Russ Warner	64,264	49.6
Total votes			129,546	100.0
	Republican hold

2010 California State Assembly election

California's 63rd State Assembly district election, 2010 ^[8]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Mike Morrell	72,866	58.1
	Democratic	Renea Wickman	52,653	41.9
Total votes			125,519	100.0
	Republican hold

Awards

• 2014 Henry J. Mello award. Presented at 34th Annual Legislative Session of the California Senior Legislature.^[9]

Personal life

Morrell's wife is Joanie Morrell. They have three children. Morrell and his family live in Rancho Cucamonga, California.^[1]