William Schneider (Maine Attorney General)
William Schneider was a 2012 Republican candidate for Attorney General of Maine. Elected to the office by a Republican majority that controlled both houses of the State Legislature in 2010, he was the first Republican named to the statewide public position in decades.[1] Prior to his appointment, Schneider served as a member of the State House and was an Assistant United States Attorney.
Schneider was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought 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
Schneider, a former state representative who was elected as state attorney general by the State Legislature in December 2010, stated that he was weighing his options concerning involving the state in challenging the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. He said that there are "no provisions in the constitution that give the federal government that kind of power."[5] Schneider ultimately joined the lawsuit against the ACA. In a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court upheld the individual mandate as a tax and struck down the requirement for state Medicaid expansion.[6]
Presidential preference
2012
William Schneider (Maine Attorney General) endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[7]
Elections
2012
Schneider ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. Senate, representing Maine. Schneider sought the nomination on the Republican ticket.[8] 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[9]
- William J. Schneider ran unopposed in this contest
2000
- 2000 Race for State House, District 85 - Republican Primary[10]
- William J. Schneider ran unopposed in this contest
| 2000 Race for State House, District 85 - General Election[11] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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[12] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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[13] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.[14]
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.[15]
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 |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ The Morning Sentinel, "Will Maine join lawsuit against health care reform?" 6 Dec. 2010
- ↑ Scotusblog, "Florida v. Department of Health and Human Services," accessed August 13, 2020
- ↑ 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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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