Melissa Oropeza

Melissa Oropeza
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 37th district
Incumbent
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

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

Kansas House of Representatives 37th District 2022 Democratic Primary[2]

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

1. "Representative Melissa Oropeza". Kslegislature.org. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
2. Ritter, Sarah (August 3, 2022). "Kansas Rep. Aaron Coleman, with history of abuse, loses seat in Democratic primary". The Kansas City Star.
3. 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.
4. "About". Oropeza for Kansas. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
5. "Board Members". Kansas State Board of Nursing. Archived from the original on 15 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.