Linda Scheid
Linda Scheid (b. June 16, 1942) was a Democratic member of the Minnesota State Senate from 1997 until her death on June 15, 2011. Scheid served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1976 to 1978 and again from 1982 to 1992.
Scheid graduated with her bachelor's degree from Coe College and with her juris doctor degree from William Mitchell Law. Before serving in public office, Scheid's professional experience included working as a teacher and attorney.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Scheid was appointed to these committees:
- Commerce and Consumer Protection, Ranking Minority Member
- Education
- Judiciary and Public Safety
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Scheid served on these committees:
- Business, Industry and Jobs
- Capital Investment
- Commerce and Consumer Protection (Chair)
- Judiciary
- Taxes[1].
Elections
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Scheid won re-election to the 46th District seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. Ryan Sibinski ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 46 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Linda Scheid (DFL)
|
11812 | 61.86% | ||
| Ryan Sibinski (R) | 7243 | 37.93% | ||
| Write-In | 40 | 0.21% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Scheid won re-election to the 46th District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating Steve Arakawa (R).[2]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 46 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Linda Scheid (DFL)
|
14,069 | 67.11% | ||
| Steve Arakawa (R) | 6,861 | 32.73% | ||
| Write-In | 34 | 0.16% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
Taxpayers League of Minnesota
The Taxpayers League of Minnesota, a Minnesota-based taxpayer advocacy organization, releases a legislative scorecard for the Minnesota House of Representatives and Minnesota State Senate once a year. The scorecard gives each legislator a score based on how they voted in the prior legislative term on tax issues and “their efforts to balance the state budget without a tax increase.” The organization also compiles a legislator’s individual "Lifetime Score."[3]
2011
Scheid received a score of 0 percent in the 2011 scorecard, ranking 65th out of all 67 Minnesota State Senate members.[4]
District 46
Scheid represents Minnesota Senate District 46. District 46 includes the Minneapolis/St. Paul suburbs of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park[5].
Personal
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Linda has two children and resides in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
External links
- Linda Scheid's official Minnesota State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996
- Minnesota Public Radio votetracker profile
Footnotes
- ↑ "Minnesota Senate" List of Standing Committees
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - Nov. 7, 2006," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Taypayers League of Minnesota, "Legislative Scorecards," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Taypayers League of Minnesota, "Legislative Scorecard, 2011," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ "Minnesota Secretary of State" Map of Senate District 46
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State Senate District 46 1997–June 15, 2011 |
Succeeded by Chris Eaton |
