John Schiffer

John Schiffer
Wyoming State Senate District 22
Incumbent
In office
1993-Present
Term ends
January 2, 2017
Years in position	20
Party	Republican
Leadership
President, Wyoming State Senate
2007-2008
Compensation
Base salary	$150/day
Per diem	$109/day
Elections and appointments
Last election	November 6, 2012
Next election	November 8, 2016
Appointed	1993
Term limits	N/A
Education
Bachelor's	Colorado College, 1967
Personal
Birthday	August 17, 1945
Place of birth	Chadron, NE
Profession	Rancher
Religion	Episcopal
Websites
Office website

John Schiffer (b. September 17, 1945) is a Republican member of the Wyoming State Senate. He has represented District 22 since his appointment in 1993.

Schiffer was on the Johnson County School Board from 1978 to 1987. He was appointed to the Wyoming State Senate in 1993, and from 2003 to 2004, Schiffer served as Senate Vice President. He then served as Majority Floor Leader from 2005 to 2006. He went on to become Senate President in 2007 and served in this position until 2008.

Schiffer has worked as a rancher for 48 Ranch since 1987. Schiffer earned his BA from Colorado College in 1967. After earning his degree, Schiffer served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1970. He went on to work as a rancher at The Hat Ranch from 1971 to 1987.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schiffer served on the following committees:

Wyoming Committee Assignments, 2013
• Judiciary, Chair
• Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs
• Joint Judiciary, Chair
• Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schiffer served on these committees:

Wyoming Committee Assignments, 2011
• Labor, Health and Social Services
• Joint Labor, Health and Social Services
• Transportation and Highways, Chair
• Joint Transportation and Highways, Chair

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schiffer served on these committees:

Wyoming Committee Assignments, 2009
• Labor, Health and Social Services
• Revenue

Elections

2012

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2012

Schiffer won re-election in the 2012 election for Wyoming State Senate, District 22. Schiffer defeated Bob Johnson in the August 21st primary and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.

Wyoming State Senate, District 22, General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	John Schiffer Incumbent	98%	7,658
	Write-Ins	Various	2%	156
Total Votes				7,814

Wyoming State Senate, District 22 Republican Primary, 2012
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
John Schiffer Incumbent	64.1%	2,438
Bob Johnson	35.9%	1,365
Total Votes		3,803

2008

On November 4, 2008, John Schiffer won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate, District 22. He was unopposed.

Schiffer raised $5,425 for his campaign.

Wyoming State Senate, District 22 (2008)
Candidates		Votes
John Schiffer		8,322

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Schiffer is available dating back to 1994. Based on available campaign finance records, Schiffer raised a total of $14,865 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 10, 2013.

John Schiffer's Campaign Contribution History
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2012	Wyoming State Senate, District 22		$4,250
2010	Wyoming State Senate, District 22		$0
2008	Wyoming State Senate, District 22		$5,425
2006	Wyoming State Senate, District 22		$0
2004	Wyoming State Senate, District 22		$1,900
2000	Wyoming State Senate, District 22		$375
1996	Wyoming State Senate, District 22		$1,300
1994	Wyoming State Senate, District 22		$1,615
Grand Total Raised			$14,865

Schiffer won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Schiffer raised a total of $4,250.

Wyoming State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to John Schiffer's campaign in 2012
Wyoming Realtors Association	$500
Wyoming Education Association	$500
Joyce, Eugene T.	$500
Burns, Bruce	$400
Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association	$300
Total Raised in 2012	$4,250
Source:Follow the Money

Schiffer was not up for election to the Wyoming State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Schiffer raised a total of $0.

Wyoming State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to John Schiffer's campaign in 2010
N/A	$0
Total Raised in 2010	$0
Source:Follow the Money

Schiffer won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Schiffer raised a total of $5,425.

Wyoming State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to John Schiffer's campaign in 2008
Wyoming Realtors Association	$1,500
Wyoming Education Association	$700
Oneok	$500
Chevron Corp.	$300
Wyoming Lodging & Restaurant Association	$300
Total Raised in 2008	$5,425
Source:Follow the Money

Schiffer was not up for election to the Wyoming State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Schiffer raised a total of $0.

Wyoming State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to John Schiffer's campaign in 2006
N/A	$0
Total Raised in 2006	$0
Source:Follow the Money

Schiffer won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Schiffer raised a total of $1,900.

Wyoming State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to John Schiffer's campaign in 2004
Wyoming Association of Realtors	$500
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway	$300
Associated General Contractors of Wyoming	$250
Questar	$250
Ishii, Susan M. Ikemato	$100
Total Raised in 2004	$1,900
Source:Follow the Money

Schiffer won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate in 2000. During that election cycle, Schiffer raised a total of $375.

Wyoming State Senate 2000 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to John Schiffer's campaign in 2000
Moore, MR	$250
Schiffer, John C.	$125
Total Raised in 2000	$375
Source:Follow the Money

Schiffer won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate in 1996. During that election cycle, Schiffer raised a total of $1,300.

Wyoming State Senate 1996 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to John Schiffer's campaign in 1996
Robson, Jim	$1,000
Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association	$200
Taylor, Sunny	$100
Total Raised in 1996	$1,300
Source:Follow the Money

Schiffer won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate in 1994. During that election cycle, Schiffer raised a total of $1,615.

Wyoming State Senate 1994 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to John Schiffer's campaign in 1994
Pacific Power & Light	$300
Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association	$300
National Rifle Association	$250
Exxon Corp.	$200
Republican National Committee	$105
Total Raised in 1994	$1,615
Source:Follow the Money

Personal

John and his wife Nancy have two children.

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• Conservatives more racist than liberals, says government-funded study - Daily Caller
• Seven become citizens on Flag Day in naturalization ceremony - The Sheridan Press (subscription)
• Wind energy industry: 2013 Legislature created mixed results - Casper Star-Tribune Online

External links

Suggest a link

• Biography from the Wyoming Legislature
• Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Schiffer's Wikipedia page
• 2007 interview with Policy Today
• Freedom Speaks profile
• Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1994

References

Political offices
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