Randy Voepel
Randy Voepel | |
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Member of the California State Assembly from the 71st district | |
Assumed office December 5, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Brian Jones |
Mayor of Santee, California | |
In office 2000–2016 | |
Preceded by | Jack E. Dale |
Succeeded by | John Minto |
Member of the Santee City Council | |
In office 1996–2000 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Missouri | September 21, 1950
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Susan |
Residence | Santee, California |
Occupation | Politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Randy Voepel (born September 21, 1950) is an American politician from California and veteran of the Vietnam War. Voepel is a Republican member of California State Assembly for District 71.
Early life
On September 21, 1950, Voepel was born in Missouri.[1]
Career
In August 1969, Voepel enlisted in the United States Navy. During the Vietnam War, Voepel served on the USS Buchanan, a guided-missile destroyer. Voepel received the Combat Action Ribbon and military awards.[1][2][3]
In 1996, Voepel became a city council member of Santee, California. In 2000, Voepel became the mayor of Santee until 2016.[4]
On November 8, 2016, Voepel won the election and became a Republican member of California State Assembly for District 71, encompassing most of inland San Diego County and part of Riverside County. Voepel defeated Leo Hamel with 65.8% of the votes.[5] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Voepel won the election and continued serving District 71. Voepel defeated James Elia with 60.6% of the votes.[6][1][4]
Election history
2020 California State Assembly
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Randy Voepel (incumbent) | 76,875 | 61.1 | |
Democratic | Liz "Elizabeth" Lavertu | 48,874 | 38.9 | |
Total votes | 125,749 | 100.0 |
2018 California State Assembly
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Randy Voepel (incumbent) | 41,561 | 43.6 | |
Democratic | James Elia | 30,672 | 32.2 | |
Republican | Larry A. Wilske | 23,106 | 24.2 | |
Total votes | 95,339 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Randy Voepel (incumbent) | 100,386 | 60.6 | |
Democratic | James Elia | 65,194 | 39.4 | |
Total votes | 165,580 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
2016 California State Assembly
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Randy Voepel | 51,857 | 59.9 | |
Republican | Leo Hamel | 23,990 | 27.7 | |
Republican | Tony Teora | 10,770 | 12.4 | |
Total votes | 86,617 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Randy Voepel | 108,049 | 65.8 | |
Republican | Leo Hamel | 56,184 | 34.2 | |
Total votes | 164,233 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Awards
Personal life
Voepel's wife is Susan. They have two children. Voepel and his family live in Santee, California.[4]
References
- ^ a b c "Randy Voepel Republican". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ a b c August, JW (April 16, 2018). "False Allegations of Stolen Valor Raised Against Assemblyman Randy Voepel". nbcsandiego.com. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
- ^ "Biographical Data - Randy Greg Voepel". documentcloud.org. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Randy Voepel's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- ^ "November 8, 2016 General Election". November 8, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- ^ "November 6, 2018 General Election". November 6, 2019. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- ^ https://electionresults.sos.ca.gov/returns/state-assembly/district/71