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William Schneider
| William Schneider | ||
| Attorney General of Maine | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 2010 - 2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Maine House of Representatives District 85 | ||
| 1998-2002 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | United States Military Academy (1981) | |
| J.D. | University of Maine (1993) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Schneider was a 2012 Republican candidate seeking election to the U.S. Senate from Maine. Schneider was defeated by Charles Summers in the Republican primary on June 12, 2012.[2]
Biography
A synopsis of Schneider's professional career includes:[3]
- 2002-Present: Department of Justice, Assistant United States Attorney and Anti-Terrorism Coordinator
- 1998 -2002: State of Maine, Representative, Assistant House Republican Leader and Whip, 2000-2002
- 1993 - 1998: State of Maine, Assistant Attorney General
- 1981 - 1986: United States Army, Captain
Education
- 1993: University of Maine, Juris Doctorate
- 1981: United States Military Academy, Bachelor of Science, Weapon Systems (Mechanical) Engineering, Computer Science[3]
Political career
Attorney General 2011- 2012
Elected to the office by a Republican majority that controlled both houses of the State Legislature in 2010, he is the first Republican named to the statewide public position in decades. [4]
Issue positions
Healthcare reform
With Republicans controlling all three major facets of the state government and a Republican named as the state's top prosecutor, Maine is in the perfect position to join twenty-plus other state attorneys general in challenging the federal health insurance mandate, also referred to as Obamacare. Schneider, a former state representative who was elected as state attorney general by the State Legislature in December 2010, has stated that he is weighing his options concerning involving the state in challenging the constitutionality of the health care reform measure. He contends that there are "no provisions in the constitution that give the federal government that kind of power." [5]
In addition to both houses of the State Legislature and the governor, Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins, both members of the United States Senate, have signed onto an amicus brief in support of the twenty-plus state attorneys general who have already filed suit against Obamacare in court. Janet Mills, who had served as the state's top prosecutor prior to Schneider's appointment, argued against Maine's involvement, believing that "taxpayers will end up spending as much as $400,000 in legal fees while the state’s input would have no effect on the outcome of the case." [5]
Presidential preference
2012
William Schneider endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [6]
Elections
2012
Schneider ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. Senate, representing Maine. Schneider was seeking the nomination on the Republican ticket.[7] He faced Scott D'Amboise, Richard Bennett, Charles Summers, Debra Plowman, and Bruce Poliquin in the June 12 Republican primary. Schneider was defeated by Charles Summers in the Republican primary.[2] The Democratic primary was between Benjamin Pollard, Matthew Dunlap, Cynthia Dill, and Jon Hinck. Cynthia Dill won the Democratic nomination and will face Summers in the general election, along with third party candidates Andrew Ian Dodge, Aaron Marston, and Angus King.[2]
2002
- 2002 Race for State House, District 85 - Republican Primary [8]
- William J. Schneider ran unopposed in this contest
2000
- 2000 Race for State House, District 85 - Republican Primary [9]
- William J. Schneider ran unopposed in this contest
| 2000 Race for State House, District 85 - General Election [10] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Republican Party |  William J. Schneider
|
62.1% | |
| Democratic Party | Patrick J. Beck | 37.9% | |
| Total Votes | 4,625 | ||
1998
| 1998 Race for State House, District 85 - Republican Primary [11] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Republican Party | William J. Schneider
|
56.2% | |
| Republican Party | Michael A. Vaughan | 43.8% | |
| Total Votes | 361 | ||
| 1998 Race for State House, District 85 - General Election [12] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Republican Party | William J. Schneider
|
54.9% | |
| Democratic Party | David M. Tamulevich | 45.1% | |
| Total Votes | 2,881 | ||
Campaign contributions
1998
According to Follow the Money, Schneider raised $12,104 in 1998 for his state house campaign. [13]
Listed below are the top five contributors:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| William J. & Barbara Schneider | $2,285 |
| Carol & Steven C. Trembly | $2,000 |
| Dr. & Mrs. C. J. Schneider | $1,000 |
| Maine Hospital Association | $500 |
| Association Constructors of Maine | $500 |
2000
According to Follow the Money, Schneider raised $8,950 in 2000 for his state house campaign. [14]
Listed below are the top five contributors:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Carol & Steven C. Trembly | $1,000 |
| Maine Trial Lawyers Association | $300 |
| Maine Dental Association | $250 |
| Sally Lebow | $250 |
| Clayton Schneider | $250 |
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Attorney General of Maine
6 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: (207) 626-8800
Toll Free Phone: (207) 626-8865
External links
References
- ↑ Main Justice "Maine AUSA Elected State Attorney General" 2 Dec. 2010
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Associated Press "Election Results" Accessed June 12, 2012
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Bill Schneider for Senate Facebook page "Info" Accessed June 4, 2012
- ↑ Main Justice "Maine AUSA Elected State Attorney General" 2 Dec. 2010
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 The Morning Sentinel "Will Maine join lawsuit against health care reform?" 6 Dec. 2010
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Additional Maine Elected Officials and Leaders," February 6, 2012
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State "Candidate List Primary 2012" Accessed March 13, 2012
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State - 2002 Republican Primary Election Results
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State - 2000 Republican Primary Election Results
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State - 2000 General Election Results
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State - 1998 Republican Primary Election Results
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State - 1998 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - Campaign Contributions for William Schneider, 1998
- ↑ Follow the Money - Campaign Contributions for William Schneider, 2000
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by William E. Bodwell |
Maine House - District 85 1998–2002 |
Succeeded by Michael A. Vaughan |
| Preceded by Janet Mills |
Maine Attorney General 2010–2012 |
Succeeded by Janet Mills |
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