John Moorlach
John Moorlach | |
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| Member of the California State Senate from the 37th district | |
| In office March 22, 2015 – November 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Mimi Walters |
| Succeeded by | Dave Min |
| Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors | |
| In office January 12, 2012 – January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Shawn Nelson |
| In office January 8, 2008 – January 13, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Norby |
| Succeeded by | Patricia C. Bates |
| Member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors from the 2nd district | |
| In office December 5, 2006 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Silva |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Steel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Johannes Meindert Willem Moorlach December 21, 1955 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Trina Lehmaier |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | California State University, Long Beach (BS) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Johannes Meindert Willem Moorlach (born December 21, 1955) is an American politician who served as a member of the California State Senate representing 37th Senate district, which includes portions of Orange County, from 2015 to 2020. He was narrowly defeated for reelection by Dave Min in 2020; he lost a 2021 special election to return to the Orange County Board of Supervisors; he withdrew from the 2022 election for Orange County Auditor-Controller; and he lost the 2022 election for Mayor of Costa Mesa. A Republican, he previously served on the Orange County Board of Supervisors from December 5, 2006, to January 5, 2015, and as Orange County Treasurer–Tax Collector from March 17, 1995, to December 5, 2006.