Melissa Oropeza
Melissa Oropeza | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 37th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Aaron Coleman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wyandotte County, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Kansas City Kansas Community College (AAS) University of Kansas (BSN, MSN) University of Missouri-Kansas City (DNP) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Melissa Oropeza is an American politician serving as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 37th district. Her term began on January 9, 2023.[1]
Biography
[edit]Oropeza was born and raised in Wyandotte County, Kansas, and graduated from Turner High School. She attended Kansas City Kansas Community College and received her associate degree in nursing. She then attended the University of Kansas, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2020. Prior to entering politics, she worked as a registered nurse, a gastroenterology nurse practitioner, and as a member of the Kansas State Board of Nursing.[1][2][3][4][5]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Melissa Oropeza | 1,203 | 49.2% | |
| Democratic | Faith Rivera | 923 | 37.7% | |
| Democratic | Aaron Coleman (incumbent) | 321 | 13.1% | |
| Total votes | 1,203 | 100.00 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Representative Melissa Oropeza". Kslegislature.org. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ a b Ritter, Sarah (August 3, 2022). "Kansas Rep. Aaron Coleman, with history of abuse, loses seat in Democratic primary". The Kansas City Star.
- ^ Ujiyediin, Nomin (28 October 2022). "In the wake of a scandal-plagued lawmaker, Wyandotte County will choose between two newcomers". KCUR. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ "About". Oropeza for Kansas. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ "Board Members". Kansas State Board of Nursing. Archived from the original on 15 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- Living people
- University of Kansas alumni
- University of Missouri–Kansas City alumni
- Democratic Party members of the Kansas House of Representatives
- 21st-century American women politicians
- American women nurses
- Hispanic and Latino American state legislators in Kansas
- Women state legislators in Kansas
- 21st-century members of the Kansas Legislature