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Jean Schmidt
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Scott Lipps |
| Constituency | 62nd district |
| In office January 4, 2021 – December 31, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | John Becker |
| Succeeded by | Mike Loychik |
| Constituency | 65th district |
| In office January 2002 – December 31, 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Daniel Sferra |
| Succeeded by | Joe Uecker |
| Constituency | 66th district |
| In office January 3, 2001 – December 31, 2002 |
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| Preceded by | Sam Bateman |
| Succeeded by | David R. Evans |
| Constituency | 71st district |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 2nd district |
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| In office August 2, 2005 – January 3, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Rob Portman |
| Succeeded by | Brad Wenstrup |
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Jeannette Mary Hoffman
November 29, 1951 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Peter Schmidt |
| Children | Emilie Schmidt |
| Residence | Loveland, Ohio |
| Alma mater | University of Cincinnati |
| Occupation | politician, teacher, bank manager |
Jeannette Mary Schmidt (born November 29, 1951) is an American politician. She is a state representative in Ohio, serving the 62nd district. Before this, she was a U.S. Representative for Ohio's 2nd district from 2005 to 2013. She is a member of the Republican Party.
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Early Life and Education
Jean Schmidt was born Jeannette Marie Hoffman in Cincinnati, Ohio. She grew up in Clermont County. Her family lived near Milford and Loveland. She has a twin sister, Jennifer. Her father worked in banking and also owned an auto racing team.
She earned a degree in political science from the University of Cincinnati in 1974. After college, Schmidt worked at her father's bank as a branch manager. She also worked as a fitness instructor and a schoolteacher for several years.
Early Political Career
Schmidt began her political career as a trustee for Miami Township in 1989. Trustees help manage local government. She was reelected to this role multiple times.
One big issue she worked on was protecting townships from being taken over by nearby cities. She helped lobby for new laws to give townships more control. In 1995, she traveled to Russia to teach people about political campaigns.
Ohio General Assembly Service
Ohio House of Representatives
First Term in the Ohio House
In 2000, Jean Schmidt ran for a seat in the Ohio House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the state of Ohio. Her district included several townships and villages in Clermont County.
She was known for introducing and passing many new laws. These laws covered topics like county courts and protecting townships. She also supported Ohio's concealed carry law.
Committee Work
While in the House, she served on important committees. These included committees for Finance, Human Services, and Banking. She was reelected in 2002 without any opponents.
Second Term in the Ohio House
In 2020, Schmidt was elected again to the Ohio House of Representatives. This time, she represented the 65th district. She started her new term on January 1, 2021.
Ohio State Senate Race (2004)
In 2004, Schmidt ran for a seat in the Ohio Senate. This is the other part of Ohio's lawmaking body. Her district covered several counties in Ohio.
She faced a close race against Tom Niehaus. The election was very tight, with Schmidt initially leading by a small number of votes. After a recount, she lost by only 22 votes.
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections to Congress
2005 Special Election
In 2005, a special election was held for Ohio's 2nd congressional district. This seat became open when the previous representative, Rob Portman, left to work for the President. Jean Schmidt was one of many Republicans who ran for the seat.
She won the Republican primary election. In the special election, she faced Democrat Paul Hackett. Schmidt won the election, becoming the first woman to represent southwestern Ohio in Congress.
2006 Reelection Campaign
During her reelection campaign in 2006, there were some discussions about her education. She had previously stated she had a second degree, but it was found she had completed the work but not filed the paperwork for the diploma. The Ohio Elections Commission issued a public reprimand.
Schmidt won the Republican primary and then the general election. She defeated her Democratic opponent, Victoria Wells Wulsin, by a small margin.
2008 Reelection Campaign
In 2008, Schmidt was endorsed by the Hamilton County Republican Party. She won her primary election against Tom Brinkman Jr.
Her campaign sent out a letter about her Democratic opponent, Victoria Wells Wulsin. The letter made claims about Wulsin's past work. Schmidt won the election against Wulsin and an independent candidate.
2010 Reelection Campaign
In 2010, Schmidt won her Republican primary election. She then won reelection to her third term in the U.S. House. She defeated Surya Yalamanchili in the general election.
2012 Election
In the 2012 Republican primary, Schmidt was defeated by Brad Wenstrup. She carried some counties in her district, but Wenstrup won the larger counties.
Time in Congress
Swearing In and First Speech
Jean Schmidt was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on September 6, 2005. In her first speech, she talked about her commitment to her district.
Views on the Environment
Schmidt has spoken about increasing the use of ethanol as fuel. She also supported drilling for oil in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. She believes in an environmental policy that helps the American economy and national security.
Support for Troops
Schmidt showed her support for soldiers serving overseas. She often wore a button with a picture of Keith Matthew Maupin, a soldier from her home county who was a prisoner of war.
Personal Life
Jean Schmidt is married to Peter W. Schmidt. They have one daughter, Emilie. She is a Roman Catholic and has been a member of Elizabeth Ann Seton Church since 1978. She is also a marathon runner.
Schmidt has been involved in her community. She was the chairman of the Greater Cincinnati Right to Life organization. She also served as a trustee for the Clermont County Library for many years. She is a director on the Mercy Hospital Clermont Foundation Board.
See also
- Women in the United States House of Representatives
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