| Mark Schneider | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 63rd district |
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| In office January 5, 2009-December 31, 2010 |
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| 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 |
| Religion | Catholic |
Mark Schneider is a Democratic politician who formerly served in the Ohio House of Representatives. A former Cuyahoga County assistant prosecutor, Schneider opted to enter the race in 2008 to try and 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 ultimately followed closely to the party lines, leaving him vulnerable for reelection. In a tough turn of events, former Representative Ron Young opted to run for office against Schneider.[3]
Ultimately, in an overwhelmingly Republican year, Young defeated Schneider, taking back his seat. Schneider has since returned to the private sector.