Local official and Michigan state legislator elected to US Congress in 2008, succeeding Tim Walberg. Centrist Democrat. Supported 2009 economic stimulus, 2010 health care reform. Defeated in 2010 election and succeeded by Walberg.
[1] Trinity Lutheran Church, Battle Creek, MI.
Father: Robert Schauer
Mother: Myra
Wife: Christine (three stepchildren)
High School: Howell High School, Howell, MI (1980)
University: BA Public Policy and Service, Albion College (1984)
University: MPA, Western Michigan University (1986)
University: MA Political Science, Michigan State University (1996)
US Congressman, Michigan 7th (2009-11)
Michigan State Senate 19th (2003-08)
Michigan State House of Representatives 62nd (1997-2003)
Board of Commissioners, Battle Creek, MI (1994-97)
Michigan State Official Calhoun County Human Services (1992-97)
Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan Executive Director (1987-92)
Michigan State Official Urban Planning, Calhoun County (1984-87)
Battle Creek Area Chamber for Commerce
Habitat for Humanity Battle Creek Board
Hillary Clinton for President
NAACP
New Democrat Movement
United Way Greater Battle Creek
Urban League Battle Creek, MI
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
Official Website:
http://www.markschauer.com/
