Bill Schuette

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William Duncan Schuette

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth October 13, 1953 (Age: 72)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Bill Schuette graduated cum laude from Georgetown University and earned a J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law. He began his career in public service, including a role as director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Schuette has held various elected positions, such as a state senator and judge on the Michigan Fourth District Court of Appeals. His professional background includes significant experience in legal and public policy arenas, marked by his service as Michigan Attorney General.

Political Ideas

Bill Schuette's political identity is marked by a staunch defense of traditional values and a resistance to progressive shifts, particularly in social issues. His opposition to medical marijuana and same-sex marriage, coupled with legal actions to close abortion clinics, showcases a consistent conservative stance. However, Schuette's efforts to strike down a partisan gerrymandering initiative, despite his broader conservative agenda, introduce an intriguing tension in his approach to electoral fairness versus social conservatism.

Campaigns
2018: Michigan State Governor

Election History

2018 Michigan gubernatorial election

1,859,534 votes (43.75%)

Loss

Winner: Gretchen Whitmer

Michigan Governor 2018, Republican Primary Results

501,959 votes (50.70%)

Win
1990: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator in Michigan, 1990

1,055,695 votes

Loss
1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Michigan House of Representatives 10th District

72.70% of vote

Win
1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Michigan House of Representatives 10th District

51.20% of vote

Win
1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Michigan House of Representatives 10th District

50.10% of vote

Win