American politician
Paul M. Schimpf (born 1971) is an American lawyer and former Republican member of the Illinois Senate from the 58th district from 2017 to 2021.[ 1]
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 was the Republican nominee for Illinois Attorney General in 2014 .
Schimpf was a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor in the 2022 Illinois gubernatorial election .
Early life and education
Schimpf, the son of two school teachers, was born in 1971 at Scott Air Force Base [ 2] Waterloo, Illinois .[ 3] National Merit Scholar .[ 3] United States Naval Academy – passing an engineering scholarship offer at the University of Illinois [ 3] Southern Illinois University School of Law .[ 4]
Career
Schimpf served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps , rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel .[ 4] second lieutenant in 1993 and retired in May 2013.[ 3]
In 2005, Schimpf was deployed to Iraq to serve as the chief American advisor to prosecutors in the trial of Saddam Hussein .[ 5] [ 3]
Schimpf served as a member of the legislative staff of U.S. Representative John Kline of Minnesota .[ 3]
2014 Illinois Attorney General campaign
Schimpf was the Republican nominee for Illinois Attorney General in 2014. Incumbent Democrat Lisa Madigan defeated him in the general election.[ 3] [ 6] [ 7]
Illinois Senate
Schimpf ran successfully for the 58th district seat in the Illinois Senate in 2016, defeating former Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon in the general election.[ 8] [ 9] [ 10] Jefferson , Perry , Randolph , St. Clair , Monroe , Jackson , Union , and Washington counties.[ 11] [ 12] Terri Bryant , a member of the Illinois House of Representatives and a fellow Republican.[ 13]
2022 Illinois gubernatorial campaign
On February 15, 2021, Schimpf announced his candidacy for Illinois Governor in the 2022 election.[ 14] Monroe , which was one of only two counties Darren Bailey did not win.
Electoral history
Personal life
Schimpf married his wife, Lori, while attending Southern Illinois University School of Law .[ 3] Waterloo, Illinois and have two sons together.[ 3] [ 2]
References
^ Koziatek, Mike (November 8, 2016). "Schimpf takes 58th State Senate race; says economy will be his priority" . Belleville News-Democrat . Retrieved November 8, 2016 . ^ a b "My Story: Service and Solutions" . schimpf4illinois.com . Retrieved January 13, 2017 .^ a b c d e f g h i Molly Parker (October 15, 2016). "Schimpf Touts Military Experience in Run for State Senate | Election Coverage" . The Southern Illinoisan . Retrieved January 13, 2017 . ^ a b Hancock, Amanda (October 14, 2015). "Paul Schimpf Enters Race for State Senate" . The Southern Illinoisan . Retrieved November 9, 2016 . ^ Angelo, Phil (November 23, 2015). "The 'Truth' About Saddam's Trial | Local News" . Daily-journal.com. Retrieved January 13, 2017 . ^ "Lisa Madigan Wins Re-Election as Illinois Attorney General" . Crain's Chicago Business . Retrieved January 13, 2017 .^ "Illinois AG Lisa Madigan Elected to 4th Term" . ABC 7 Chicago . November 4, 2014. Retrieved January 13, 2017 .^ "Paul Schimpf Wins Open Illinois Senate Seat, Defeating Sheila Simon" . Daily Egyptian . Retrieved January 13, 2017 .^ Koziatek, Mike (November 8, 2016). "Schimpf Takes 58th State Senate Race; Says Economy will be His Priority" . Belleville News-Democrat . Retrieved January 13, 2017 . ^ Esters, Stephanie (January 11, 2017). "Paul Schmipf to be Sworn in as New 58th District Senator | Communities" . The Southern Illinoisan . Retrieved January 13, 2017 . ^ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 23" (PDF) . 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2016-11-08 .^ Kapos, Shia (October 7, 2019). "Eye on 2020" . Politico Illinois Playbook . Retrieved October 8, 2019 . ^ Barlow, Sarah E. (ed.). "Biographies of New House and Senate Members" (PDF) . First Reading . 34 (1). Illinois General Assembly Legislative Research Unit . Retrieved December 6, 2020 . ^ Pearson, Rick (February 15, 2021). "Former Downstate GOP state Sen. Paul Schimpf announces bid for Illinois governor" . Chicago Tribune . Retrieved February 23, 2021 . ^ "Election Results 2014 GENERAL ELECTION" . Illinois State Board of Elections . Archived from the original on March 8, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2020 .^ "Election Results 2016 GENERAL PRIMARY" . Illinois State Board of Elections . Retrieved February 20, 2020 .^ "Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION" . Illinois State Board of Elections . Retrieved February 20, 2020 .^ McKinney, Dave (28 June 2022). "Conservative Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey wins GOP primary for governor" . NPR .
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