Al Melvin
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| Al Melvin | ||
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| Arizona State Senate District 26 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $24,000/year | |
| Per diem | $35/day for the first 120 days of regular session and for special sessions and $10/day thereafter. | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | United States Merchant Marine Academy, 1969 | |
| Master's | United States Naval War College, 1994 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Navy Reserves | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 3, 1944 | |
| Place of birth | Helena, MT | |
| Profession | Consultant | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Melvin earned his BS from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1969. He then went on to earn his MBA in International Management from American Graduate School in 1972. He received his Diploma from United States Naval War College in 1994.
After his schooling, Melvin served as a Captain in the United States Navy from 1997 to 1999. He then became a Ship's Officer in the American Maritime Officers from 1999 to 2002. In 2002 Melvin became a teacher for the University of Arizona. He worked there until 2006. He also worked as a consultant for American Quality International Consulting from 2002 to 2006.
Melvin has served as a member of the Saddlebrooke Republican Club as well as the Pima County Republic Club. He was also a member of the National Republican Committee from 1996 to 2000. He became Republican Precinct Committeeman in 2005 until 2006. He ran for Senate in 2006 but was defeated. Melvin ran again in 2008 and was elected to the Arizona State Senate, where he currently serves.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Melvin has been appointed to these committees:
- Subcommittee on Rural Issues, Education and Natural Resources
- Border Security, Federalism and States Sovereignty Committee, Arizona Senate
- Commerce and Energy Committee, Arizona Senate, Chair
- Economic Development and Jobs Creation Committee, Arizona Senate, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Melvin served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Arizona Senate Vice Chairperson
- Public Safety and Human Services Committee, Arizona Senate
Elections
2010
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2010
Melvin won re-election to the 26th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Cheryl Cage in the November 2 general election.[1]
| Arizona State Senate, District 26 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Albert Melvin (R)
| 43,918 | |||
| Cheryl Cage (D) | 37,477 | |||
2008
In 2008 Melvin was elected to the Arizona State Senate, District 26. He finished with 48,191 votes while his opponent Cheryl Cage finished with 46,225.[2] Melvin raised $100,133 for his campaign fund.
| Arizona State Senate, District 26 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Al Melvin (R)
| 48,191 | |||
| Cheryl Cage (D) | 46,225 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Melvin raised $63,342 in contributions. [3]
His three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Melvin, Albert Anthony | $1,858 |
| Arizona Chamber Of Commerce & Industry | $1,664 |
| Arizona Association Of Realtors | $1,664 |
2008
In 2008 Melvin raised $100,133 in campaign donations. Of that total $96,903 was public fund donations.[4]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $100,133 |
Recent news
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Sponsored Legislation
See Al Melvin's official website for a list of sponsored legislation.
Personal
Melvin has a wife, Kou Marie.
External links
- Al Melvin's campaign website
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Al Melvin
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006
- Al Melvin on Twitter
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - | Arizona State Senate District 26 2009–present | Succeeded by NA |
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