Harvey Schmidt
Harvey Schmidt was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 57 of the Michigan House of Representatives. He ran unsuccessfully for the same seat in 2010 and 2012.
Schmidt served as mayor of Tecumseh, Michigan from 2000-2010. He also served on the Tecumseh City Council in the 1980s and 1990s. Schmidt is the owner and president of Schmidt & Sons Pharmacy, Inc. He graduated from Ferris State University in '74 with a Pharmacy degree.[1][2][3]
Campaign themes
2016
Schmidt's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[4]
| “ | Supporting Small Businesses, Growing Local Economies
I’m proud to have spent 40 years operating a small business, with all the challenges and rewards it brings. Entrepreneurs like me create the majority of jobs in our community, but for years, Lansing bureaucrats have been focused on handing out billions in tax cuts for big corporations. I want to use my small business experience to help others succeed as I have so they can create good-paying jobs in the community and help the middle class thrive again. Revenue Sharing That Makes our Community Strong During my tenure on the Tecumseh City Council and then as mayor, I saw revenue sharing from the state decrease dramatically. Cities and counties across the state are passing millages to pay for infrastructure improvements — raising their own taxes because Lansing is too focused on pleasing special interests and wealthy donors. I know how to spend tax money wisely, and at the state Capitol, I’ll make sure that local governments can provide the vital services their citizens need for safe, strong, vibrant communities. World-Class Education: A Foundation for Success Lenawee County schools need adequate resources to give our kids the best education possible so they can go on to achieve great things. But school funding hasn’t kept up with inflation in recent years, and that has led to schools with overcrowded classrooms and outdated materials. Investing in education is an investment in our future, and we can’t afford to shortchange our kids. I’ll also fight to keep higher education costs down so that no student is priced out of a promising career. Government Accountability and Transparency I believe we need more transparency and accountability in our state government. Lansing politicians voted to spend $134 million taxpayer dollars to buy a lavish and unnecessary office building from one of their largest donors and privatized the Grand Rapids Veterans Home, benefitting another major donor and leading to neglect and abuse of veterans. This has to stop. As State Representative, I will stand up to these sweetheart deals and ensure government works for the taxpayers, not wealthy special interest groups.[5] |
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Elections
2016
Elections for the Michigan House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 19, 2016. Incumbent Nancy Jenkins (R) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Bronna Kahle defeated Harvey Schmidt in the Michigan House of Representatives District 57 general election.[6]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 57 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bronna Kahle |
56.38% | 23,698 | |
| Democratic | Harvey Schmidt | 43.62% | 18,332 | |
| Total Votes | 42,030 | |||
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State | ||||
Harvey Schmidt ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 57 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 57 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Harvey Schmidt (unopposed) | |
Bronna Kahle defeated Jim Cottrell and Brian Good in the Michigan House of Representatives District 57 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 57 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Bronna Kahle |
63.32% | 4,886 | |
| Republican | Jim Cottrell | 28.95% | 2,234 | |
| Republican | Brian Good | 7.72% | 596 | |
| Total Votes | 7,716 | |||
2012
Schmidt ran in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 57. He was defeated by Jim Berryman in the Democratic primary on August 7.[9][10]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Jim Berryman |
53.2% | 2,260 |
| Harvey Schmidt | 46.8% | 1,989 |
| Total Votes | 4,249 | |
2010
Schmidt ran for election to the District 57 seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He was defeated by Nancy Jenkins in the general election on November 2, 2010.[11][12]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 57 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Nancy Jenkins (R)
|
16,660 | |||
| Harvey Schmidt (D) | 12,385 | |||
Personal
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Schmidt and his wife, Pat, have three children and four grandchildren.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Michigan House of Representatives
- Michigan House of Representatives District 57
- Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Michigan State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Harvey Schmidt for State Representative, "About Harvey," accessed August 3, 2012
- ↑ Harvey Schmidt for State Representative, Facebook page, accessed August 8, 2012
- ↑ The Daily Telegram, "Former Tecumseh mayor Harvey Schmidt announces candidacy for state House," February 6, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2012
- ↑ Harvey Schmidt, "The issues," accessed October 17, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "2012 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," accessed June 6, 2012
- ↑ Associated Press, "Michigan - Summary Vote Results," accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Representative," accessed March 23, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Representative," accessed March 23, 2014
