Mike Morrell
Mike Morrell (Republican Party) was a member of the California State Senate, representing District 23. He assumed office on April 3, 2014. He left office on December 7, 2020.
Morrell (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the California State Senate to represent District 23. He won in the general election on November 8, 2016.
He was first elected to the chamber in a special election on March 25, 2014.[1]
Morrell served in the California State Assembly, representing District 40 from 2010 to April 3, 2014.
Biography
Morrell earned his B.A. from the University of Law Verne. His professional experience includes working as a licensed real estate broker and owner/president of Provident Real Estate since 1989. He has served as an appointed delegate to the California Republican Party.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Morrell was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Public Safety Committee
- Housing Committee, Vice Chair
- Transportation and Housing Committee
- Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee, Vice Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Banking and Financial Institutions |
| • Energy, Utilities and Communications, Vice chair |
| • Public Employment and Retirement, Vice chair |
| • Transportation and Housing |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Morrell served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banking and Financial Institutions |
| • Budget and Fiscal Review |
| • Energy, Utilities and Communications |
| • Legislative Ethics, Vice chair |
| • Public Employment and Retirement, Vice chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Morrell served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Banking and Finance, Vice chair |
| • Budget |
| • Labor and Employment, Vice chair |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Morrell served on these committees:
| California committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Banking and Finance |
| • Budget |
| • Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials |
| • Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy |
| • Labor and Employment, Vice chair |
| • Sunset Review |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2020
Mike Morrell was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2016
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the California State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 25, 2016, for candidates filing with signatures. The deadline for candidates using a filing fee to qualify was March 11, 2016.[2]
Incumbent Mike Morrell defeated Ronald J. O'Donnell in the California State Senate District 23 general election.[3][4]
| California State Senate, District 23 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Morrell Incumbent |
56.59% | 184,470 | |
| Democratic | Ronald J. O'Donnell | 43.41% | 141,533 | |
| Total Votes | 326,003 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Mike Morrell and Ronald J. O'Donnell defeated Mark Westwood in the California State Senate District 23 Blanket primary.[5][6]
| California State Senate, District 23 Blanket Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mike Morrell Incumbent |
54.79% | 93,484 | |
| Democratic | Ronald J. O'Donnell |
29.80% | 50,850 | |
| Democratic | Mark Westwood | 15.41% | 26,300 | |
| Total Votes | 170,634 | |||
2014
Mike Morrell (R) defeated Ameenah Fuller (D), Ronald J. O'Donnell (D), Crystal Ruiz (R) and Jeff Hewitt (L) in the special election, which took place on March 25.[7][1]
The seat was vacant following William Emmerson's (R) resignation on December 1, 2013, when he stated his passion for the position had waned.[8]
A special election for the position of California State Senate District 23 was called for March 25, with a runoff if necessary on June 3. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 31.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Mike Morrell |
62.6% | 43,447 | |
| Democratic | Ronald J. O'Donnell | 15.2% | 10,531 | |
| Democratic | Ameenah Fuller | 9.7% | 6,705 | |
| Libertarian | Jeff Hewitt | 6.5% | 4,479 | |
| Republican | Crystal Ruiz | 6% | 4,187 | |
| Total Votes | 69,349 | |||
2012
Morrell won re-election in the 2012 election for California State Assembly District 40. Due to redistricting following the 2010 census, he was displaced from District 63. He and Russ Warner (D) advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, unopposed. He was subsequently elected in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Mike Morrell Incumbent |
50.4% | 65,282 | |
| Democratic | Russ Warner | 49.6% | 64,264 | |
| Total Votes | 129,546 | |||
2010
Morrell defeated Paul Chabot, Pat Gilbreath, Don Kurth, Jacqueline Bolda, Henry Gomez Nickel, and Acquanetta Warren in the June 8 primary. He then defeated Democrat Renea Wickman in the November 2 general election.[12][13]
| California State Assembly, District 63 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Morrell (R)
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72,866 | |||
| Renea Wickman (D) | 52,653 | |||
| California House of Representatives, District 63 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Morrell (R)
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10,883 | |||
| Paul Chabot (R) | 7,848 | |||
| Don Kurth (R) | 6,643 | |||
| Acquanetta Warren (R) | 4,509 | |||
| Pat Gilbreath (R) | 3,546 | |||
| Jacqueline Bolda (R) | 982 | |||
| Henry William Nickel (R) | 684 | |||
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the California State Legislature was in session from January 7 through September 13.
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2018
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In 2018, the California State Legislature was in session from January 3, 2018 through August 31, 2018.
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2017
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In 2017, the California State Legislature was in session from December 5, 2016 through September 15, 2017.
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2016
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In 2016, the California State Legislature was in session from January 4 through August 31. The formal session ended on August 31, but constitutionally the session adjourned sine die on November 30.
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2015
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In 2015, the California State Legislature was in session from December 1, 2014, through September 12, 2015.
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2014
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In 2014, the California State Legislature was in session from January 6 to August 30.
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2013
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In 2013, the California State Legislature was in session from December 3, 2012, to September 13, 2013
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2012
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In 2012, the California State Legislature was in session from January 4 to August 31.
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Personal
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Morrell and his wife, Joanie, have four children.
See also
- California State Legislature
- California State Assembly
- California Assembly Committees
- California State Assembly District 40
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
- Mike Morrell on Facebook
- Mike Morrell on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 California Secretary of State, "Official special election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Key Dates and Deadlines," accessed April 18, 2017
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for the November 8, 2016, General Election," accessed September 7, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices," accessed April 4, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Statement of Vote," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed February 5, 2014
- ↑ latimes.com, "Special election for state Senate seat set for March 25," December 5, 2013
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "State Senate District 23* - Special Election," accessed December 9, 2013
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed March 13, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Emmerson (R) |
California State Senate District 23 April 2014-2020 |
Succeeded by Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R) |
| Preceded by Bob Blumenfield (D) |
California State Assembly District 40 2012–April 2014 |
Succeeded by Marc Steinorth (R) |
| Preceded by - |
California Assembly District 63 2010-2012 |
Succeeded by Anthony Rendon (D) |
