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Wayne Schmidt
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Republican Party

Prior offices
Michigan House of Representatives District 104
Michigan State Senate District 37
Successor: John Damoose
Predecessor: Howard Walker
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Wayne Schmidt (Republican Party) was a member of the Michigan State Senate, representing District 37. He assumed office on January 1, 2015. He left office on January 1, 2023.

Schmidt (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Michigan State Senate to represent District 37. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Schmidt is a former Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 104 from 2009 to 2015.

Biography

Schmidt attended the University of Chicago, majoring in economics and public policy, and is a graduate of the Michigan State University Political Leadership Program.

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.

2021-2022

Schmidt was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Schmidt was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Michigan committee assignments, 2017
• Agriculture
• Commerce, Chair
• Economic Development and International Investment, Vice chair
• Insurance
• Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Schmidt served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schmidt served on the following committees:

Michigan committee assignments, 2012
• Commerce
• Energy and Technology
• Financial Liability Reform
• Transportation and Infrastructure, Chair

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schmidt served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schmidt served on the following committees:

Issues

Voting record

Key votes of 2009-2010

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  • Super Speedway, Lawmakers voting on whether TO EXTEND A SPECIAL TAX PERK for a super speedway.
  • Driver Responsibility Fees, Lawmakers voting on whether TO IMPOSE 'driver responsibility fees.'
  • Crony Capitalism, Lawmakers voting on whether TO RESTRICT THE RIGHT of shareholders to sell their own stock.
  • Right to Work, Lawmakers voting on an amendment SUPPORTING RIGHT-TO-WORK zones.
  • Dept. of State Cost-Saving, Lawmakers voting on whether TO SLOW DOWN PROGRESS ON THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S COST-SAVING CONSOLIDATION PLAN.
  • Golf Carts, Lawmakers voting on whether TO SUBSIDIZE the production of electric vehicle batteries.
  • Home Court Disadvantage, Lawmakers voting on whether TO GIVE MORE TAXING POWER to local government in Kalamazoo so it can finance a taxpayer-subsidized sports arena.
  • Fire Safe Cigarettes, Lawmakers voting on whether TO BAN the sale of cigarettes that are not "fire safe."
  • Balancing Act, Lawmakers voting on a budget to CUT REVENUE SHARING PAYMENTS to local governments as a way to balance the state budget without raising taxes.
  • Balancing Act 2, Lawmakers voting on a cut of less than 3 percent to K-12 school aid payments so as to balance the state budget without tax increases.
  • A Good Tax Gone Bad?, Lawmakers voting on the Michigan Business Tax.
  • It’s From the Children, Lawmakers voting on whether to RAID $90 MILLION from the Michigan Higher Education Student Loan Authority.
  • Left Behind, Lawmakers voting on whether TO FINANCE "No Worker Left Behind" with a 59.9 percent increase in general fund spending in the 2009 DELEG budget.
  • First Class Schools, Lawmakers voting on whether to keep Detroit Public Schools' "first class" status even though the district no longer meets the population standard.
  • Politically Correct Capitalism, Lawmakers voting on whether to INCREASE SUBSIDIES for plug-in traction battery packs used in electric cars.
  • Politically Correct Capitalism 2, Lawmakers voting on whether to GIVE SUBSIDIES for Michigan film production.
  • Politically Correct Capitalism 3, Lawmakers voting on whether to INCREASE ELECTRIC CAR SUBSIDIES for a subsidiary of a Korean battery company.
  • Secret Ballot, Lawmakers voting on whether to keep a SECRET BALLOT for union elections.
  • Property Taxes Assaulted Again, Lawmakers voting on whether to allow public schools to EXPAND THE USE OF SINKING FUND property tax spending.
  • Sneak Attack, Lawmakers voting on whether to allow public schools to EXPAND THE USE OF SINKING FUND property tax spending.
  • Grapes of Wrath, Lawmakers voting on whether TO BAN home shipment of beer and wine to Michigan consumers.
  • Subsidize Manufacture of Electric Cars, Lawmakers voting on whether to authorize a refundable Michigan Business Tax credit for makers of plug-in traction battery packs used in electric cars.
  • Authorize Special Tax Breaks for Ethanol Gas Stations, Lawmakers voting on whether to authorize a non-refundable Michigan Business Tax credit equal to 30 percent of the costs incurred by a gas station to convert existing pumps and tanks, or acquire new ones that deliver E85 ethanol or biodiesel fuel.

More voting record details

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2022

See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2022

Wayne Schmidt was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.

2018

See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Michigan State Senate District 37

Incumbent Wayne Schmidt defeated Jim Page in the general election for Michigan State Senate District 37 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Wayne Schmidt
Wayne Schmidt (R)
 
58.9
 
73,338
Image of Jim Page
Jim Page (D) Candidate Connection
 
41.1
 
51,076

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 124,414
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 37

Jim Page advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 37 on August 7, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jim Page
Jim Page Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
24,109

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 24,109
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 37

Incumbent Wayne Schmidt defeated Jim Gurr in the Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 37 on August 7, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Wayne Schmidt
Wayne Schmidt
 
80.0
 
27,693
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Jim Gurr
 
20.0
 
6,924

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Total votes: 34,617
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2014

See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2014

Elections for the Michigan State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 22, 2014. Phil Bellfy defeated Jimmy Schmidt in the Democratic primary. Wayne Schmidt defeated Greg MacMaster in the Republican primary. Schmidt defeated Bellfy in the general election.[1][2][3][4]

Michigan State Senate, District 37 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngWayne Schmidt 61.1% 54,981
     Democratic Phil Bellfy 38.9% 35,037
Total Votes 90,018
Michigan State Senate, District 37 Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngPhil Bellfy 51.5% 4,620
Jimmy Schmidt 48.5% 4,346
Total Votes 8,966
Michigan State Senate, District 37 Republican Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngWayne Schmidt 55.5% 19,107
Greg MacMaster 44.5% 15,312
Total Votes 34,419

2012

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2012

Schmidt won re-election in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 104. He defeated Jason R. Gillman in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Betsy Coffia (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 104, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngWayne Schmidt Incumbent 56.5% 26,042
     Democratic Betsy Coffia 43.5% 20,049
Total Votes 46,091
Michigan House of Representatives, District 104 Republican Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngWayne Schmidt Incumbent 65.2% 8,357
Jason Gillman 34.8% 4,455
Total Votes 12,812

2010

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2010

Schmidt won re-election to the District 104 seat in 2010. He defeated Glen Lile in the August 3 Republican primary. He faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[7][8]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 104 General election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Wayne Schmidt (R) 23,460
John Scrudato (D) 10,950
Megan Crandall (I) 4,391

2008

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Schmidt ran for District 104 of the Michigan House of Representatives, beating Roman Grucz and Dan McDougall.[9]

Schmidt raised $111,986 for his campaign.[10]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 104
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Wayne Schmidt (R) 29,120
Roman Grucz (D) 23,468
Dan McDougall (L) 2,069

Campaign finance summary

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Wayne Schmidt campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2018Michigan State Senate District 37Won general$407,019 N/A**
2014Not FoundWon $444,697 N/A**
2012Michigan State House, District 104Won $129,487 N/A**
2010Michigan State House, District 104Won $85,809 N/A**
2008Michigan State House, District 104Won $111,986 N/A**
Grand total$1,178,998 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2022

In 2022, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 12 to December 28.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on labor issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to agriculture.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on a number of bills selected by the editor of MIRS, a state capitol newsletter.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.


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2014


2013


2012


2011

Endorsements

2014

In 2014, Schmidt's endorsements included the following:[11]

  • Advance Michigan
  • Citizens for Traditional Values
  • Grand Traverse County Republican Party Executive Committee
  • Great Lakes Education Project
  • Michigan Association of Police Organizations
  • Michigan Association of Realtors
  • Michigan Bankers Association
  • Michigan Chamber of Commerce
  • Michigan Credit Union League
  • Michigan Doctors Political Action Committee
  • Michigan Manufacturers Association
  • Michigan Milk Producers Association
  • Michigan Restaurant Association
  • Michigan Retailers Association
  • Michigan Townships Association
  • National Rifle Association - "A" rating and sole endorsement
  • Police Officers Association of Michigan
  • Right to Life of Michigan
  • Small Business Association of Michigan - Stamp of Approval

Presidential preference

2012

See also: Endorsements by state officials of presidential candidates in the 2012 election

Wayne Schmidt endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[12]


See also

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Senator," accessed August 6, 2014
    2. ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Senator," accessed December 5, 2014
    3. ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," accessed May 27, 2014
    4. ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan General Candidate Listing," accessed September 8, 2014
    5. ↑ Michigan Department of State, "Election Results - Primary Election - August 07, 2012," accessed June 18, 2014
    6. ↑ Michigan Department of State, "Election Results - General Election - November 06, 2012," accessed November 29, 2014
    7. ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Representative," accessed March 23, 2014
    8. ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Representative," accessed March 23, 2014
    9. ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "Election Results - General Election - November 04, 2008," accessed May 30, 2014
    10. ↑ Follow the Money, "Schmidt, Wayne," accessed May 30, 2014
    11. ↑ wayneschmidt.com, "Endorsements," accessed July 18, 2014
    12. ↑ Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Michigan Speaker of The House Jase Bolger and Additional Members of The Michigan Legislature," September 19, 2011 (Archived)

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    Preceded by
    Howard Walker (R)     		Michigan State Senate District 37
    2015-2023    		 Succeeded by
    John Damoose (R)
    Preceded by
    -     		Michigan House of Representatives District 104
    2009-2015    		 Succeeded by
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