Mac Schneider

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On March 6, 2018, Schneider announced his candidacy for that year's U.S. House of Representatives election for North Dakota's at-large congressional district. [12] Schneider won the endorsement of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party at their 2018 state convention on March 17, 2018, defeating former state representative Ben W. Hanson and State Senator John Grabinger. [1] Schneider was defeated in the general election by Republican Kelly Armstrong, who won 60% of the vote to Schneider's 36%. [13]

U.S. attorney

On September 15, 2022, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Schneider to be the United States attorney for the District of North Dakota. [14] The same day, his nomination was sent to the United States Senate. [15]

On November 17, 2022, Schneider's nomination was reported of committee by a voice vote, with Senators Mike Lee, Josh Hawley, and Marsha Blackburn voting "no" on record. [16] On December 6, 2022, his nomination was confirmed in the Senate by voice vote. [17] He was sworn in on December 12, 2022. [18]

On February 16, 2025, Schneider resigned from his office and his First Assistant Jennifer Puhl replaced him as acting secretary. [19]

Electoral history

Mac Schneider
Mac Schneider, U.S. Attorney.jpg
United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota
In office
December 12, 2022 –February 16, 2025
2008 North Dakota Senate District 42 election [8]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic–NPL Mac Schneider 3,499 56.4%
Republican Nate Martindale2,70543.6%
Total votes6,204 100.0%
2012 North Dakota Senate District 42 election [9]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic–NPL Mac Schneider (inc.) 2,855 57.2%
Republican Ross Lien2,11042.3%
Total votes4,988 100.0%
2016 North Dakota Senate District 42 election [10]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Curt Kreun 2,281 52.3%
Democratic–NPL Mac Schneider (inc.)2,07347.5%
Total votes4,365 100.0%
2018 North Dakota's at-large congressional district [20]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Kelly Armstrong 193,568 60.20%
Democratic–NPL Mac Schneider114,37735.57%
Independent Charles Tuttle13,0664.06%
Write-in 5210.16%
Total votes321,532 100.0%

References

  1. 1 2 Hageman, John (March 17, 2018). "Democrats endorse Schneider for US House Race". Grand Forks Herald . Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Representative Mary Schneider". North Dakota Legislative Council. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
  3. ↑ Tormey, Kate. "Senator Mac Schneider" (PDF). Stateline Profile. Stateline Midwest. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 28, 2015. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  4. ↑ Ceolock, John (2010). The Next Generation: Young Elected Officials and Their Impact on American Politics. New York: Continuum. p. 2. ISBN   978-1441193940.
  5. ↑ "Mac Schneider". Archived from the original on July 2, 2002. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  6. ↑ Nelson, Wayne (September 1, 2011). "UND FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Bradley efficient in opener". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
  7. ↑ Easter, Sam (December 30, 2017). "Mac Schneider, defeated in '16, sets sights on law career". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
  8. 1 2 "District 42 election results, 2008". North Dakota Secretary of State. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  9. 1 2 "District 42 election results, 2012". North Dakota Secretary of State. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  10. 1 2 "District 42 election results, 2016". North Dakota Secretary of State. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  11. 1 2 "Senator Mac Schneider". North Dakota Legislative Council. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  12. ↑ Easter, Sam (March 6, 2018). "Mac Schneider launches U.S. House bid in Grand Forks". Grand Forks Herald . Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  13. ↑ "North Dakota Election Results 2018: Live Midterm Map by County & Analysis". www.politico.com. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  14. ↑ "President Biden Announces Three New Nominees to Serve as U.S. Attorneys" (Press release). Washington, D.C.: The White House. September 15, 2022.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  15. ↑ "Nominations Sent to the Senate" (Press release). Washington, D.C.: The White House. September 15, 2022.
  16. ↑ "Results of Executive Business Meeting – November 17, 2022" (PDF). United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  17. ↑ "PN2641 — McLain J. Schneider — Department of Justice". December 6, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  18. ↑ "Meet the U.S. Attorney – Mac Schneider". United States Department of Justice. December 16, 2022. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
  19. ↑ "ND's US attorney steps down". minotdailynews.com. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Statewide Results". North Dakota Secretary of State. November 16, 2018.
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