Paul Schimpf

Paul M. Schimpf (born 1971) is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate from the 58th district.[1] The 58th district includes all or parts of Jefferson, Perry, Randolph, St. Clair, Monroe, Jackson, Union, and Washington counties.[2]

Paul Schimpf
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 58th district
In office
January 11, 2017 (2017-Jan-11) – January 13, 2021 (2021-Jan-13)
Preceded byDavid Luechtefeld
Succeeded byTerri Bryant
Personal details
Born1971 (age 49–50)
Scott Air Force Base
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Lori
Children2
ResidenceWaterloo, Illinois
Alma materU.S. Naval Academy (B.S.)
Southern Illinois University (J.D.)
ProfessionAttorney
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Years of service1993–2013
RankLieutenant Colonel
UnitJudge Advocate Division

Among his activities prior to his tenure as State Senator, Schimpf served in the U.S. Marine Corps, participated in the trial of Saddam Hussein, and ran for Illinois Attorney General in 2014.

Early life and education

Schimpf, the son of two school teachers, was born in 1971 at Scott Air Force Base[3] and raised in Waterloo, Illinois.[4] He was the valedictorian of his high school senior class and was a National Merit Scholar.[4] Schimpf attended the United States Naval Academy—passing an engineering scholarship offer at the University of Illinois[4]—and Southern Illinois University School of Law.[5]

Career

Schimpf served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel.[5] He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1993 and retired in May 2013.[4]

In 2005, Schimpf was deployed to Iraq to serve as the chief American advisor to prosecutors in the trial of Saddam Hussein.[6][4]

Schimpf served as a member of the legislative staff of U.S. Representative John Kline of Minnesota.[4]

2014 Illinois Attorney General campaign
Main article: 2014 Illinois elections § Attorney general

Schimpf was the Republican nominee for Illinois Attorney General in 2014. Incumbent Democrat Lisa Madigan defeated him in the general election.[4][7][8]

Illinois Senate
See also: 2016 Illinois Senate election

Schimpf ran successfully for the Illinois Senate in 2016, defeating former Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon in the general election.[9][10] He was sworn in on January 11, 2017.[11] Schimpf has announced he will not run for reelection to the Illinois Senate in 2020.[12] He was succeeded by Terri Bryant, a member of the Illinois House of Representatives and a fellow Republican.[13]

Electoral history
Illinois Attorney General General Election, 2014[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Lisa Madigan (incumbent) 2,142,558 59.46
Republican Paul M. Schimpf 1,360,763 37.77
Libertarian Ben Koyl 99,903 2.77
Total votes 3,603,224 100.0
Illinois 58th State Senate District Republican Primary, 2016[15]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Paul Schimpf 19,649 67.08
Republican Sharee Langenstein 9,641 32.92
Total votes 29,290 100.0
Illinois 58th State Senate District General Election, 2016[16]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Paul Schimpf 59,735 60.56
Democratic Sheila Simon 38,905 39.44
Total votes 98,640 100.0

Personal life

Schimpf is married to his wife Lori while attending Southern Illinois University School of Law.[4] They live in Waterloo, Illinois and have two sons together.[4][3]

References
  1. Koziatek, Mike (November 8, 2016). "Schimpf takes 58th State Senate race; says economy will be his priority". Belleville News-Democrat. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  2. "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 23" (PDF). 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2016-11-08.
  3. "My Story: Service and Solutions". schimpf4illinois.com. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  4. Molly Parker (October 15, 2016). "Schimpf Touts Military Experience in Run for State Senate | Election Coverage". The Southern Illinoisan. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  5. Hancock, Amanda (October 14, 2015). "Paul Schimpf Enters Race for State Senate". The Southern Illinoisan. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  6. Angelo, Phil (November 23, 2015). "The 'Truth' About Saddam's Trial | Local News". Daily-journal.com. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  7. "Lisa Madigan Wins Re-Election as Illinois Attorney General". Crain's Chicago Business. November 4, 2014. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  8. "Illinois AG Lisa Madigan Elected to 4th Term". ABC 7 Chicago. November 4, 2014. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  9. "Paul Schimpf Wins Open Illinois Senate Seat, Defeating Sheila Simon". Daily Egyptian. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  10. Koziatek, Mike (November 8, 2016). "Schimpf Takes 58th State Senate Race; Says Economy will be His Priority". Belleville News-Democrat. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  11. Esters, Stephanie (January 11, 2017). "Paul Schmipf to be Sworn in as New 58th District Senator | Communities". The Southern Illinoisan. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  12. Kapos, Shia (October 7, 2019). "Eye on 2020". Politico Illinois Playbook. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  13. Barlow, Sarah E. (ed.). "Biographies of New House and Senate Members" (PDF). First Reading. Illinois General Assembly Legislative Research Unit. 34 (1). Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  14. "Election Results 2014 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  15. "Election Results 2016 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  16. "Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
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