Mike Schatz
| Mike Schatz | ||
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| North Dakota House of Representatives District 36 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $152/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,351/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| North Dakota House of Representatives | ||
| 1988-1990 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | New England High School | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Businessman | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Schatz served in the House from 1988 to 1990.
Biography
Schatz received a diploma from New England High School and attended Minot State University. He is a businessman.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schatz served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schatz served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Constitutional Revision | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schatz served on the following committee:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Constitutional Revision | ||||
Elections
2012
Schatz ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 36. Schatz and Alan Fehr ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 12. They defeated Bev Berger and incumbent Shirley Meyer in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 36 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Schatz Incumbent |
33.8% | 4,390 | |
| Republican | Alan Fehr |
26.7% | 3,465 | |
| Democratic | Shirley Meyer | 24.8% | 3,216 | |
| Democratic | Bev Berger | 14.6% | 1,900 | |
| Total Votes | 12,971 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Schatz won election by finishing 2nd out of 4 candidates for District 36 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[3]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 36 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Schatz (R)
|
3,098 | |||
| Shirley Meyer (D-NPL)
|
3,534 | |||
| Frank Klein (R) | 2,879 | |||
| Todd M Hall (D-NPL) | 2,637 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Schatz is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Schatz raised a total of $22,500 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 29, 2013.[4]
| Mike Schatz's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | North Dakota State House, District 36 |  |
$6,850 | |
| 2010 | North Dakota State House, District 36 |  |
$0 | |
| 2008 | North Dakota State House, District 36 | |
$15,650 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $22,500 | |||
Schatz won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2012. During that election cycle, Schatz raised a total of $6,850.
| North Dakota State House 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mike Schatz's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Schatz, Lou Ann | $1,000 | |||
| Hoerner, Marie | $1,000 | |||
| Ness, Ron | $750 | |||
| Peterson, Wade | $600 | |||
| Kovacevich, Terry | $600 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $6,850 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Schatz was not up for election to the North Dakota State House in 2010. During that election cycle, Schatz raised a total of $0.
| North Dakota State House 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mike Schatz's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| N/A | $0 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $0 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Schatz won election to the North Dakota State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Schatz raised a total of $15,650.
| North Dakota State House 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mike Schatz's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| North Dakota Republican Party | $6,300 | |||
| District 36 North Dakota Republican Party | $3,000 | |||
| House Republican Caucus of North Dakota | $2,500 | |||
| Mau, Robert "Bob" | $500 | |||
| North Dakota Petroleum Council | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $15,650 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Schatz and his wife, Patti, have four children. They currently reside in New England, North Dakota.
External links
- North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Mike Schatz
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
- Representative Schatz State Surge sponsored bills
References
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| Preceded by - |
North Dakota House of Representatives - District 36 2008–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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