Trudi Schmidt
| Trudi Schmidt | ||
 | ||
| Montana House of Representatives, District 22 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - 2013 | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82.64/day | |
| Per diem | $103.69/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2010 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Montana State Senate, District 11 | ||
| 2007-2009 | ||
| Montana State Senate, District 21 | ||
| 2003-2005 | ||
| Montana House of Representatives, District 42 | ||
| 1997-2003 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Montana, 1961 | |
| Master's | University of Montana, 1968 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 12/07/1938 | |
| Place of birth | Butte, MT | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Schmidt earned her BS and MS from the University of Montana in 1961 and 1968, respectively.
Schmidt was a High School Teacher for Washaugah, WA, from 1962 to 1965 and for Red Lodge, MT, from 1965 to 1966. She then worked as Teacher/Counselor/Dean of Girls for Great Falls High School from 1966 to 1970. From 1972 to 1978 she was a Substitute Teacher for Great Falls Public School. She then worked as a Teacher for Great Falls College of Technology until 1982. She also worked as Program Manager/Counselor/Caseworker for Lutheran Social Services from 1982 to 2004.
Schmidt was a delegate at the Democratic State Convention in 1996 and 1998. She served in the Montana House of Representatives of Representatives from 1996 to 2002. She has also served on the Cascade County Democratic Central Committee. From 2008-2011, she served as Majority Whip.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schmidt served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schmidt served on these committees:
- Ethics Committee, Montana Senate
- Finance and Claims Committee, Montana Senate
- Fish and Game Committee, Montana Senate
- Public Health, Welfare, and Safety Committee, Montana Senate
Elections
2010
On November 2, 2010 Schmidt won election to the Montana House of Representatives. She had no primary opposition. Craig Such ran for the seat on the Republican ticket and Jonathan Martin ran for the Constitution Party. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Montana House of Representatives, District 22 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Trudi Schmidt (D)
|
1,243 | |||
| Craig Such (R) | 706 | |||
| Jonathan Martin (C) | 259 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Schmidt won re-election to the 11th District Seat in the Montana State Senate, defeating opponents Jonathan Martin (C) and Mike Kaszula (L).[1]
| Montana State Senate, District 11 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Trudi Schmidt (D)
|
4,291 | |||
| Jonathan Martin (C) | 1,032 | |||
| Mike Kaszula (L) | 480 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Schmidt ran for election to House District 22, she collected $6,550 in donations.[2]
Her largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Montana House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Trudi Schmidt's campaign in 2010 | |
| Plum Creek Timber | $160 |
| Cascade County Tavern Association | $160 |
| Davis, Kristina | $160 |
| Bnsf Railway | $160 |
| Montana Tavern Association | $160 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $6,550 |
2006
In 2006, a year in which Schmidt ran for election to Senate District 11, she collected $5,085 in donations.[3]
Her largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Montana State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Trudi Schmidt's campaign in 2006 | |
| Bennett, Richard C | $150 |
| Plum Creek Timber Co | $130 |
| Montana State Afl-Cio | $130 |
| United Transportation Union | $130 |
| Boland, Thomas E | $130 |
| Total Raised in 2006 | $5,085 |
2002
In 2002, a year in which Schmidt ran for election to Senate District 21, she collected $5,173 in donations.[4]
Her largest contributors in 2002 were:
| Montana State Senate 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Trudi Schmidt's campaign in 2002 | |
| Best, Elizabeth A | $100 |
| Montana Education Association Montana Federation of Teachers | $100 |
| Bishop, L Randall | $100 |
| Great Falls Education Association | $100 |
| Glacier Pac | $100 |
| Total Raised in 2002 | $5,173 |
2000
In 2000, a year in which Schmidt was up for re-election to House District 42, she collected $2,405 in donations.[5]
Her largest contributors in 2000 were:
| Montana House of Representatives 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Trudi Schmidt's campaign in 2000 | |
| Montana Education Association Montana Federation of Teachers | $200 |
| Barnes, Nancy | $100 |
| Montana State AFL-CIO | $100 |
| Potts, Homer | $100 |
| Montana Rural Electric Cooperative Association | $100 |
| Total Raised in 2000 | $2,405 |
1998
In 1998, a year in which Schmidt was up for re-election to House District 42, she collected $7,500 in donations.[6]
Her largest contributors in 1998were:
| Montana House of Representatives 1998 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Trudi Schmidt's campaign in 1998 | |
| Schmidt, Trudi Ann | $250 |
| Nicholson, Mark | $200 |
| Cascade County Independent Tavern Association | $100 |
| Montana Academy Of Ophthalmology | $100 |
| Hovey, Sharon | $100 |
| Total Raised in 1998 | $7,500 |
1996
In 2010, a year in which Schmidt ran for election to House District 42, she collected $8,616 in donations.[7]
Her largest contributors in 1996 were:
| Montana House of Representatives 1996 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Trudi Schmidt's campaign in 1996 | |
| Montana Democratic Party | $450 |
| Bennett, Richard & Joan K | $125 |
| Allison, Lynn | $100 |
| Blewett Iii, Alexander & Andrea A | $100 |
| Potts, Homer L | $100 |
| Total Raised in 1996 | $8,616 |
Personal
Schmidt and her husband, Dell, have two children.
External links
- Trudi Schmidt's official Montana State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Bill Wilson (D) |
Montana House of Representatives District 22 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Casey Schreiner (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Montana State Senate District 11 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Anders Blewett (D) |
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