# Marie Waldron

Marie Waldron (born March 28, 1960) is an American politician from California. Waldron was a member of the California State Assembly from 2012 to 2024, and served as the Assembly minority leader from 2018 until 2022. Waldron was a Republican member of the California State Assembly and represented District 75, encompassing parts of inland central and eastern San Diego County, including Ramona, Poway, Santee, and Alpine.

## Early life and education

Waldron was born in New York City, New York. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Administration and Communications from St. John's University. Waldron attended San Diego State University and the University of California, San Diego.

## Career

A business owner, Waldron owns Waldron Enterprises LLC and Top End Tees Screenprinting & Driving Styles Apparel. Waldron's political career began when she became member of the Escondido City Council. In 2002, Waldron served as a Vice Mayor until 2005. Waldron served the city council until 2012.
On November 6, 2012, Waldron won the election and became a Republican member of California State Assembly for District 75. Waldron defeated Matthew Herold with 62.7% of the votes. On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Waldron won the election and continued serving District 75. Waldron defeated Nicholas Shestople with 69% of the votes. On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Waldron won the election and continued serving District 75. Waldron defeated Andrew Masiel Sr. with 62.9% of the votes. On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Waldron won the election and continued serving District 75. Waldron defeated Alan Geraci with 56.4% of the votes.
On November 8, 2018, she was elected by her Assembly Republican colleagues to serve as Assembly minority leader.
In 2022, redistricting combined her district with that of fellow Assemblyman Randy Voepel. Waldron won by a wide margin.
Waldron is a founding member of the San Diego chapter of California Women's Leadership Association known as CWLA.

## Election history
### 2014 California State Assembly

California's 75th State Assembly district election, 2014 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | 41,510 | 99.1 |
| | Democratic | Nicholas Shestople (write-in) | 375 | 0.9 |
| | Libertarian | Mike Paster (write-in) | 14 | 0.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 41,899 | 100.0 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | 66,152 | 69.0 |
| | Democratic | Nicholas Shestople | 29,761 | 31.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 95,913 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2016 California State Assembly

California's 75th State Assembly district election, 2016 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | 56,407 | 60.3 |
| | Democratic | Andrew Masiel Sr. | 37,104 | 39.7 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 93,511 | 100.0 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | 111,598 | 62.9 |
| | Democratic | Andrew Masiel Sr. | 65,770 | 37.1 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 177,368 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2018 California State Assembly

California's 75th State Assembly district election, 2018 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | 56,646 | 61.6 |
| | Democratic | Alan Geraci | 35,324 | 38.4 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 91,970 | 100.0 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | 95,236 | 56.4 |
| | Democratic | Alan Geraci | 73,707 | 43.6 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 168,943 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2020 California State Assembly

2020 California's 75th State Assembly district election :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | 71,057 | 56.3 |
| | Democratic | Karen "Kate" Schwartz | 47,851 | 37.9 |
| | Democratic | Roger Garcia | 7,288 | 5.8 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 126,196 | 100.0 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | 128,559 | 54.5 |
| | Democratic | Karen "Kate" Schwartz | 107,150 | 45.5 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 235,709 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2022 California State Assembly

2022 California's 75th State Assembly district election :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | 59,612 | 63.5 |
| | Republican | Randy Voepel (incumbent) | 34,328 | 36.5 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 93,940 | 100.0 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Marie Waldron (incumbent) | | |
| | Republican | Randy Voepel (incumbent) | | |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | | |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## Personal life

Waldron lives in Valley Center, California.