Mark Schneider (Indiana)
Mark Schneider was a 2014 Republican candidate for District 43 of the Indiana State Senate.
Biography
Schneider earned his bachelor's degree in Social Studies Secondary Education with a focus on economics, history and political science from Indiana University in 2009. His professional experience includes working as a teacher at an alternative high school in Columbus.[1]
Campaign themes
2014
Schneider's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
| “ | Education
My life’s work is teaching and I will bring the knowledge and insight from my experience in the classroom needed to the Statehouse to improve our schools. The world is an ever changing place and we need to focus on giving our students the skills needed to thrive in the 21st Century. We need to give parents the power to make the choice as to where their child attends and guarantee a great school with great teachers. We need to improve our high school’s non-waivered graduation rate with an emphasis on more math and science courses. We need to ensure that the post-secondary needs of all Hoosiers whether through a university, community college, or vocational school, are met. We must invest in our schools, from pre-K through higher education, to create a smarter and better society. Fiscal Responsibility Thanks to the outstanding leadership from the Statehouse, Indiana has become the envy of the Midwest. We can, and should, proudly boast our AAA credit rating, a claim few other Midwestern states can make. We have produced a balanced responsible budget year in and year out over the last decade, something that I will ensure continues. It is a great responsibility to spend the taxpayers' hard earned dollars and I will fight to make sure that every taxpayer dollar is wisely spent. Jobs Last year, nearly 50,000 jobs were created in Indiana. Our state’s unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in the last five years and lower when compared to any of our neighboring states. But we still have too many Hoosiers who are out of work and unemployed. Despite what headwinds that may come from Washington, we need to continue to cultivate and maintain the great business environment that Indiana possesses. Whenever a job is created in this nation, whether from a Fortune 500 company or from a burgeoning small business, I want that job creator to think of Indiana first. I will do all that I can from the Statehouse to ensure that Indiana maintains and grows upon its status as a business friendly, pro-growth, pro-job state. Taxes I will fight to preserve, maintain, and protect low taxes. States like California, Illinois, and Michigan are burdened with heavy taxes that stifle growth and job creation. For Indiana to continue to be a leader in creating jobs, taxes cannot be so cumbersome as to burden businesses and Hoosiers who are trying just to pay their bills.[2][3] |
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Elections
2014
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Indiana State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 7, 2014. Rudy Howard was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Chip Perfect defeated Bill McDonald and Mark Schneider in the Republican primary. Perfect defeated Howard in the general election.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Chip Perfect |
71.7% | 22,737 | |
| Democratic | Rudy Howard | 28.3% | 8,988 | |
| Total Votes | 31,725 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Chip Perfect |
49% | 5,281 |
| Bill McDonald | 27.3% | 2,947 |
| Mark Schneider | 23.7% | 2,551 |
| Total Votes | 10,779 | |
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Mark + Schneider + Indiana + Senate"
See also
- Indiana State Senate
- Indiana State Senate District 43
- Indiana State Senate elections, 2014
- Indiana State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Mark Schneider on Twitter
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Official candidate list
Footnotes
- ↑ Mark for Indiana, "About Mark," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ Mark for Indiana, "Mark's Positions on the Issues," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 12, 2014
