Mark Schneider (politician)
Mark A. Schneider | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
| In office January 5, 2009-December 31, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Carol-Ann Schindel |
| Succeeded by | Ron Young |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Mentor, Ohio |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan Ohio State University |
| Profession | Attorney |
Mark A. Schneider is a Democratic politician who served in the Ohio House of Representatives. A former Cuyahoga County assistant prosecutor, Schneider entered the election in 2008 to defeat one-term incumbent Carol-Ann Schindel. A contentious race, it proved to be one of the closest watched of the cycle.[1] Ultimately, aided by a strong showing by Barack Obama, Schneider defeated Schindel soundly.[2]
Schneider was sworn into his seat on January 5, 2009, beginning his two year term. Although an advocate for his district, as a freshman, Schneider followed closely to the party lines, leaving him vulnerable for reelection. Former Representative Ron Young ran for office against Schneider.[3]
In an overwhelmingly Republican year, Young defeated Schneider, taking back his seat. Schneider has since returned to the private sector.
- ^ Siegel, Jim (2008-10-13). "20 Ohio House races to watch this year". Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2011-07-06.
- ^ "Democrats close to regaining control of House". Cleveland Plain Dealer. 2008-11-04. Retrieved 2011-07-06.
- ^ Jones, David (2010-11-02). "David W. Jones: NE Ohio goes here, there, everywhere". The News-Herald. Retrieved 2011-07-06.