Marie Waldron (born March 28, 1960)[2][3] 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.
A business owner, Waldron owns Waldron Enterprises LLC and Top End Tees Screenprinting & Driving Styles Apparel.[5] 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.[5][4]
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.[6] 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.[7] 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.[8] 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.[9][5]
On November 8, 2018, she was elected by her Assembly Republican colleagues to serve as Assembly minority leader.[10]
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.[11]
