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'''Melissa Ann Melendez''' ([[maiden name|née]] '''Schneider'''; born February 17, 1968) is an [[United States|American]] [[politician]] serving in the [[California State Senate]]. She is a [[California Republican Party|Republican]] representing the [[California's 28th State Senate district|28th District]], which encompasses large portions of [[Riverside County, California|Riverside County]].<ref name="members2011" /> |
'''Melissa Ann Melendez''' ([[maiden name|née]] '''Schneider'''; born February 17, 1968) is an [[United States|American]] [[politician]] serving in the [[California State Senate]]. She is a [[California Republican Party|Republican]] representing the [[California's 28th State Senate district|28th District]], which encompasses 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]]. |
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]].{{cn|date=July 2020}} |
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While serving in the Navy |
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]].{{cn|date=July 2020}} |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Melendez became one of the first women |
Melendez became one of the first women to fly aboard EP-3 aircraft overseas.<ref name="Melissa Melendez Bio">{{cite web|title=Melissa Melendez Bio|url=http://melendezforca.com/#about}}</ref> She was a Russian translator for ten years, and flew missions during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.<ref name="Melissa Melendez Bio"/> |
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After the Navy, Melendez |
After the Navy, Melendez worked at [[Chaminade University]] for two years before deciding to establish her own business. She then formed a transcription company, contracting with the Navy. Melendez attended [[University of Phoenix]] to earn her MBA 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. |
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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 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 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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Member of the California State Senate from the 28th district | |
Assumed office May 18, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Jeff Stone |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 67th district | |
In office December 3, 2012 – May 18, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Kevin Jeffries (redistricted) |
Succeeded by | Vacant |
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 |
Melissa Ann Melendez (née Schneider; born February 17, 1968) is an American politician serving in the California State Senate. She is a Republican representing the 28th District, which encompasses large portions of Riverside County.[1] She previously served in the California State Assembly and on the Lake Elsinore City Council.[2]
Early life
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.[citation needed]
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
Melendez became one of the first women to fly aboard EP-3 aircraft overseas.[3] She was a Russian translator for ten years, and flew missions during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.[3]
After the Navy, Melendez worked at Chaminade University for two years before deciding to establish her own business. She then formed a transcription company, contracting with the Navy. Melendez attended University of Phoenix to earn her MBA 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.
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 and was sworn into the Senate on May 18.[4][5][6]
Personal life
Melendez has five children with her husband Nicholas "Nico" Melendez.[citation needed] Nico is also a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served 10 years on active duty. He continues to serve as a Commander in an active naval reserve unit.
Elections
2020 California State Senate
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
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
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
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
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
- ^ "Members". California State Assembly. State of California. 2011. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- ^ "Melissa Melendez Biography". California State Assembly Republican Caucus. California State Assembly. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- ^ a b "Melissa Melendez Bio".
- ^ 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. 2020-05-13. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
- ^ Metz, Sam. "California State Senate special election: GOP's Melissa Melendez leads Elizabeth Romero". Desert Sun. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
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