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| name = Melissa Melendez |
| name = Melissa Melendez |
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| image = Melissa Melendez.jpg |
| image = Melissa Melendez, 2021.jpg |
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| caption = Melendez in 2021 |
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| office = Member of the [[California State Senate]]<br> from the [[California's 28th State Senate district|28th]] district |
| office = Member of the [[California State Senate]]<br> from the [[California's 28th State Senate district|28th]] district |
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| termstart = May 18, 2020 |
| termstart = May 18, 2020 |
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| termend=December 5, 2022 |
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| predecessor = [[Jeff Stone (California politician)|Jeff Stone]] |
| predecessor = [[Jeff Stone (California politician)|Jeff Stone]] |
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| successor = |
| successor = [[Lola Smallwood-Cuevas]] |
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| office2 = Member of the [[California State Assembly]]<br>from the [[California's 67th State Assembly district|67th]] district |
| office2 = Member of the [[California State Assembly]]<br>from the [[California's 67th State Assembly district|67th]] district |
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| termstart2 = December 3, 2012 |
| termstart2 = December 3, 2012 |
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| predecessor2 = [[Jim Silva]] ''(redistricted)'' |
| predecessor2 = [[Jim Silva]] ''(redistricted)'' |
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| successor2 = [[Kelly Seyarto]] |
| successor2 = [[Kelly Seyarto]] |
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| alma_mater = [[Chaminade University]] [[Bachelor of Arts| |
| alma_mater = [[Chaminade University]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<br>[[University of Phoenix]] ([[Master of Business Administration|MBA]]) |
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| birth_place = [[Youngstown, |
| birth_place = [[Youngstown, Ohio]], U.S. |
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| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
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| spouse = Nico Melendez |
| spouse = Nico Melendez |
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| birth_name = Melissa Ann Schneider |
| birth_name = Melissa Ann Schneider |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1968|02|17}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1968|02|17}} |
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| allegiance = |
| allegiance = United States |
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| branch = |
| branch = [[United States Navy]] |
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| battles = [[Persian Gulf War]] |
| battles = [[Persian Gulf War]] |
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'''Melissa Ann Melendez''' ([[maiden name|née]] '''Schneider'''; born February 17, 1968) is an American [[politician]] |
'''Melissa Ann Melendez''' ([[maiden name|née]] '''Schneider'''; born February 17, 1968) is an American [[politician]] who served in the [[California State Senate]]. She is a [[California Republican Party|Republican]] that represented the [[California's 28th State Senate district|28th District]], which encompassed large portions of [[Riverside County, California|Riverside County]].<ref name="members2011" /> She previously served in the [[California State Assembly]] and on the [[Lake Elsinore, California|Lake Elsinore]] [[City Council]].<ref name="arcasm" /> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Melendez is a native of [[Youngstown, Ohio]]. After high school, she enlisted in the [[United States Navy]]. She attended the [[Defense Language Institute]] in [[Monterey, California]], where she learned [[Russian language|Russian]].{{ |
Melendez is a native of [[Youngstown, Ohio]]. After high school, she enlisted in the [[United States Navy]]. She attended the [[Defense Language Institute]] in [[Monterey, California]], where she learned [[Russian language|Russian]].<ref name="melendezforca">{{cite web |title=Meet Melissa - Melendez for Senate |url=https://melendezforca.com/pages/meet-melissa/ |access-date=2 September 2022}}</ref> |
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While serving in the Navy, Melendez also attended college in the evenings, and received her BA in History and Political Studies from the [[Chaminade University of Honolulu]] in [[Honolulu, Hawaii]].{{citation needed|date= |
While serving in the Navy, Melendez also attended college in the evenings, and received her BA in History and Political Studies from the [[Chaminade University of Honolulu]] in [[Honolulu, Hawaii]].{{citation needed|date=September 2022}} |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Melendez was one of the first women to fly aboard [[Lockheed EP-3|EP-3]] aircraft overseas.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} She was a [[Russian language]] translator for ten years, and |
Melendez was one of the first women to fly aboard [[Lockheed EP-3|EP-3]] aircraft overseas.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} She was a [[Russian language]] translator for ten years, and was part of flight missions during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} |
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After the Navy, Melendez worked at [[Chaminade University]] for two years before deciding to establish her own business.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} She then formed a transcription company, contracting with the Navy. |
After the Navy, Melendez worked at [[Chaminade University]] for two years before deciding to establish her own business.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} She then formed a transcription company, contracting with the Navy.<ref name="melendezforca"/> Melendez earned her MBA from the [[University of Phoenix]] in June 2008. In 2008, Melendez was elected to the Lake Elsinore City Council. She served as Mayor Pro Tem as well as Mayor during her four years in local government.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} |
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After incumbent State Senator [[Jeff Stone (California politician)|Jeff Stone]] announced his resignation to work as a regional director at the [[United States Department of Labor|U.S. Department of Labor]], a special election was ordered to fill his vacant seat. After advancing in the March 3, 2020, special election, Melendez won the runoff election held on May 12 over the Democratic nominee, [[Riverside County]] [[School Board]] Trustee Elizabeth Romero and was sworn into the Senate on May 18.<ref>[https://kesq.com/news/2019/11/15/special-election-dates-set-to-fill-sen-jeff-stones-seat/ Special election dates set to fill Sen. Jeff Stone's seat] News Channel 3, November 15, 2019</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Melissa Melendez wins California Senate seat in special election|url=https://www.mercurynews.com/melissa-melendez-wins-california-senate-seat-in-special-election|agency=The Associated Press|date=2020-05-13|website=The Mercury News|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=California State Senate special election: GOP's Melissa Melendez leads Elizabeth Romero|url=https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/politics/2020/05/12/melissa-melendez-republican-leads-riverside-county-california-state-senate-special-election/3120388001/|last=Metz|first=Sam|website=Desert Sun|language=en|access-date=2020-05-14}}</ref> |
After incumbent State Senator [[Jeff Stone (California politician)|Jeff Stone]] announced his resignation to work as a regional director at the [[United States Department of Labor|U.S. Department of Labor]], a special election was ordered to fill his vacant seat. After advancing in the March 3, 2020, special election, Melendez won the runoff election held on May 12 over the Democratic nominee, [[Riverside County]] [[School Board]] Trustee Elizabeth Romero and was sworn into the Senate on May 18.<ref>[https://kesq.com/news/2019/11/15/special-election-dates-set-to-fill-sen-jeff-stones-seat/ Special election dates set to fill Sen. Jeff Stone's seat] News Channel 3, November 15, 2019</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Melissa Melendez wins California Senate seat in special election|url=https://www.mercurynews.com/melissa-melendez-wins-california-senate-seat-in-special-election|agency=The Associated Press|date=2020-05-13|website=The Mercury News|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=California State Senate special election: GOP's Melissa Melendez leads Elizabeth Romero|url=https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/politics/2020/05/12/melissa-melendez-republican-leads-riverside-county-california-state-senate-special-election/3120388001/|last=Metz|first=Sam|website=Desert Sun|language=en|access-date=2020-05-14}}</ref> |
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The day after the [[2020 United States presidential election]], prior to a winner being declared, she claimed that Democrats were attempting to [[Stop the Steal|steal the election]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-20|title=California Republican leaders go all in on Trump's election subterfuge, but some are more vocal than others|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-11-20/how-have-california-republicans-responded-to-trumps-claims-about-the-election-with-silence|access-date=2020-11-22|website=Los Angeles Times|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Electoral history == |
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==Personal life== |
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Melendez has five children with her husband Nicolas "Nico" Melendez.{{cn|date=January 2022}} |
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==Elections== |
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===2020 California State Senate=== |
===2020 California State Senate=== |
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Latest revision as of 19:16, 25 February 2024
Melissa Melendez | |
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Member of the California State Senate from the 28th district | |
In office May 18, 2020 – December 5, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Jeff Stone |
Succeeded by | Lola Smallwood-Cuevas |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 67th district | |
In office December 3, 2012 – May 18, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Jim Silva (redistricted) |
Succeeded by | Kelly Seyarto |
Personal details | |
Born | Melissa Ann Schneider February 17, 1968 Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Nico Melendez |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | Chaminade University (BA) University of Phoenix (MBA) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Battles/wars | Persian Gulf War |
Melissa Ann Melendez (née Schneider; born February 17, 1968) is an American politician who served in the California State Senate. She is a Republican that represented the 28th District, which encompassed large portions of Riverside County.[1] She previously served in the California State Assembly and on the Lake Elsinore City Council.[2]
Early life
[edit]Melendez is a native of Youngstown, Ohio. After high school, she enlisted in the United States Navy. She attended the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California, where she learned Russian.[3]
While serving in the Navy, Melendez also attended college in the evenings, and received her BA in History and Political Studies from the Chaminade University of Honolulu in Honolulu, Hawaii.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]Melendez was one of the first women to fly aboard EP-3 aircraft overseas.[citation needed] She was a Russian language translator for ten years, and was part of flight missions during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.[citation needed]
After the Navy, Melendez worked at Chaminade University for two years before deciding to establish her own business.[citation needed] She then formed a transcription company, contracting with the Navy.[3] Melendez earned her MBA from the University of Phoenix in June 2008. In 2008, Melendez was elected to the Lake Elsinore City Council. She served as Mayor Pro Tem as well as Mayor during her four years in local government.[citation needed]
After incumbent State Senator Jeff Stone announced his resignation to work as a regional director at the U.S. Department of Labor, a special election was ordered to fill his vacant seat. After advancing in the March 3, 2020, special election, Melendez won the runoff election held on May 12 over the Democratic nominee, Riverside County School Board Trustee Elizabeth Romero and was sworn into the Senate on May 18.[4][5][6]
The day after the 2020 United States presidential election, prior to a winner being declared, she claimed that Democrats were attempting to steal the election.[7]
Electoral history
[edit]2020 California State Senate
[edit]Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Melissa Melendez | 81,918 | 40.5 | |
Democratic | Elizabeth Romero | 47,516 | 23.5 | |
Democratic | Joy Silver | 42,222 | 20.9 | |
Republican | John Schwab | 24,536 | 12.1 | |
Democratic | Anna Nevenic | 5,912 | 2.9 | |
Total votes | 202,104 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Melissa Melendez | 105,525 | 55.4 | |
Democratic | Elizabeth Romero | 84,902 | 44.6 | |
Total votes | 190,427 | 100.0 |
2018 California State Assembly
[edit]Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Melissa Melendez (incumbent) | 54,089 | 67.1 | |
Democratic | Michelle Singleton | 26,474 | 32.9 | |
Total votes | 80,563 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Melissa Melendez (incumbent) | 93,519 | 60.9 | |
Democratic | Michelle Singleton | 60,015 | 39.1 | |
Total votes | 153,534 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
2016 California State Assembly
[edit]Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Melissa Melendez (incumbent) | 51,987 | 63.5 | |
Democratic | Jorge Lopez | 29,924 | 36.5 | |
Total votes | 81,911 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Melissa Melendez (incumbent) | 107,654 | 63.8 | |
Democratic | Jorge Lopez | 60,996 | 36.2 | |
Total votes | 168,650 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
2014 California State Assembly
[edit]Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Melissa Melendez (incumbent) | 32,268 | 99.8 | |
Democratic | Conrad Melton (write-in) | 58 | 0.2 | |
Total votes | 32,326 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Melissa Melendez (incumbent) | 54,018 | 68.9 | |
Democratic | Conrad Melton | 24,386 | 31.1 | |
Total votes | 78,404 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
2012 California State Assembly
[edit]Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Phil Paule | 11,951 | 27.7 | |
Republican | Melissa Melendez | 10,084 | 23.3 | |
Republican | Bob Magee | 8,672 | 20.1 | |
Republican | Kenneth C. Dickson | 8,216 | 19.0 | |
Republican | William T. Akana | 4,291 | 9.9 | |
Total votes | 43,214 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Melissa Melendez | 67,232 | 52.3 | |
Republican | Phil Paule | 61,230 | 47.7 | |
Total votes | 128,462 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
References
[edit]- ^ "Members". California State Assembly. State of California. 2011. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ^ "Melissa Melendez Biography". California State Assembly Republican Caucus. California State Assembly. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ^ a b "Meet Melissa - Melendez for Senate". Retrieved September 2, 2022.
- ^ Special election dates set to fill Sen. Jeff Stone's seat News Channel 3, November 15, 2019
- ^ "Melissa Melendez wins California Senate seat in special election". The Mercury News. The Associated Press. May 13, 2020. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- ^ Metz, Sam. "California State Senate special election: GOP's Melissa Melendez leads Elizabeth Romero". Desert Sun. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- ^ "California Republican leaders go all in on Trump's election subterfuge, but some are more vocal than others". Los Angeles Times. November 20, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
External links
[edit]- Republican Party members of the California State Assembly
- Living people
- Female United States Navy personnel
- Women state legislators in California
- Politicians from Youngstown, Ohio
- California city council members
- Mayors of places in California
- Chaminade University of Honolulu alumni
- People from Lake Elsinore, California
- Women city councillors in California
- 21st-century American legislators
- 1968 births
- 21st-century American women politicians
- Women mayors of places in California
- 21st-century California politicians