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 | |
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| 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 from the 40th district 63rd district (2010–2012) | |
| In office December 6, 2010 – April 3, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Emmerson |
| Succeeded by | Marc Steinorth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 14, 1952 Covina, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joanie Morrell |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Rancho Cucamonga, California, U.S. |
| Education | University of La Verne (BA) |
| Occupation | Real estate broker, politician |
| Website | district23 |
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 California State Senate election
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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]
References
External links
- Mike Morrell at ballotpedia.org
- Official website
- Campaign website
- Join California Mike Morrell
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