Legislator Details
Mark H. Schauer
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Number of sessions served 6
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/2/1961
City: Howell, MI
County: Livingston County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
wife Christine; 3 stepchildren
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: urban planner, administrator in soc. ser. organ.
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BA, Albion College in sociology and Spanish;
MPA, Western Michigan University in public administration;
MA, Michigan State University in political science
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Robert and Myra Schauer. He was a coordinator for a human services council and worked in local government. He was the Democratic candidate for governor of Michigan in 2014, but he lost to Governor Rick Snyder
Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers.
Minority Whip.
US Representative for Michigan's 7th congressional district, 2009-10
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Campaign and Election Oversight, Government Operations and Reform
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City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 19
District Description: all of Calhoun County, and townships of Blackman, Columbia, Concord, Hanover, Henrietta, Liberty, Napoleon, Parma, Pulaski, Rives, Sandstone, Spring Arbor, Springport, Tompkins, Waterloo; and the cities of Concord, Parma, Hanover, Brooklyn, Jackson and part of Cement City [see map in Manual p.152] in Jackson County
Date Elected: 11/7/2006
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2007
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Government Operations and Reform; served on the Legislative Council; member of the Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors
In 2008, he ran for US Congress and won, serving until 1/3/2011. He was defeated in his effort to be re-elected for a second term in the US House.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce and Labor , Judiciary , Michigan Capitol Committee
Postions Held: Democratic Floor Leader
City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 19
District Description: all of Calhoun County, and townships of Blackman, Columbia, Concord, Hanover, Henrietta, Liberty, Napoleon, Parma, Pulaski, Rives, Sandstone, Spring Arbor, Springport, Tompkins, Waterloo; and the cities of Concord, Parma, Hanover, Brooklyn, Jackson and part of Cement City [see map in Manual p.149] in Jackson County
Date Elected: 11/2/2004
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2005
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End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committees on Commerce and Labor; and Judiciary
Served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce and Labor , Judiciary
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City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 19
District Description: all of Calhoun County, and townships of Blackman, Columbia, Concord, Hanover, Henrietta, Liberty, Napoleon, Parma, Pulaski, Rives, Sandstone, Spring Arbor, Springport, Tompkins, Waterloo; and the cities of Concord, Parma, Hanover, Brooklyn, Jackson and part of Cement City [see map in Manual p.149] in Jackson County
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: He also served on the Legislative Council and the Michigan Capitol Committee.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Energy and Technology , Health Policy
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City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 62
District Description: Townships of Bedford, Pennfield and Emmett; cities of Battle Creek and Springfield in Calhoun County
Date Elected: 11/7/2000
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2001
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 92nd session.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Energy and Technology , Health Policy
Postions Held: Assistant Minority Leader
City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 62
District Description: Townships of Bedford, Pennfield and Emmett; cities of Battle Creek and Springfield in Calhoun County
Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Alternate for Legislative Council. Minority Vice-Chair: Health Policy.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Health Policy , Human Services, Judiciary , Transportation , Urban Policy and Economic Development
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City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 62
District Description: Townships of Bedford, Pennfield and Emmett; cities of Battle Creek and Springfield in Calhoun County
Date Elected: 11/5/1996
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1997
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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