Charles Schneider (politician)
Charles Schneider (born June 24, 1973) is an American politician of the Republican Party, who served as a member of the Iowa Senate representing the state's 22nd district. He was the President of the Iowa Senate. He acted briefly as Majority Leader between Bill Dix's resignation and Jack Whitver's assumption of office.
Charles Schneider | |
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| President of the Iowa Senate | |
| In office March 14, 2018 – January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Whitver |
| Succeeded by | Jake Chapman |
| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 24, 2013 – January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Ward |
| Succeeded by | Sarah Trone Garriott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 24, 1973 Davenport, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Creighton University (BA) University of Iowa (JD, MBA) |
Schneider previously served on the city council of West Des Moines, Iowa.[1] He was first elected to the Iowa Senate in a 2012 special election to succeed Pat Ward, who died of cancer.[2][3]
References
- Dalbey, Beth (October 28, 2011). "Schneider Proud of West Des Moines' 'Brain Gain' - Government – West Des Moines, IA Patch". Westdesmoines.patch.com. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- "Republican Schneider wins Iowa Senate special election in suburban des Moines | des Moines Register Staff Blogs". Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- Dalbey, Beth (December 14, 2012). "Newly Elected Senator from West Des Moines Ranking Minority Member of Judiciary Committee – Government – West Des Moines, IA Patch". Westdesmoines.patch.com. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
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