Brad Schneider is the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 10th congressional district, having assumed office on January 3, 2017, after defeating Robert Dold in a rematch election. He is a moderate Democrat known for his support of progressive issues such as abortion rights, environmental regulations, and healthcare reforms. Schneider was previously defeated in 2014 by Dold, only to reclaim his seat in the 2016 elections.

1. Brad Schneider
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 10th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2017
Preceded by Robert Dold
In office
January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2015
Preceded by Robert Dold
Succeeded by Robert Dold
Personal details
Born August 20, 1961
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Political
party
Democratic
Spouse(s) Julie Dann-Schneider
Children 2
Residence Deerfield, Illinois
Alma mater Northwestern University
Religion Judaism
Brad Schneider
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bradley Scott Schneider (born August 20, 1961) is the
United States Representative for Illinois's 10th congressional
district. Before he was elected to Congress, Schneider worked
as a management consultant and industrial engineer from
Deerfield, Illinois. In 2014, he lost his bid for re-election in a
rematch against former Republican congressman Robert Dold.
Two years later, he defeated Dold in a second rematch.
Contents
1 Early life, education, and career
2 House of Representatives
2.1 Tenure
2.1.1 Environment
2.1.2 Abortion
2.1.3 Tax policy
2.1.4 Minimum wage
2.1.5 Foreign policy
2.1.6 LGBT issues
2.1.7 Privacy
2.1.8 Healthcare
2.2 Committees
3 Elections
3.1 2012
3.2 2014
3.3 2016
4 Personal life
5 References
6 External links
Early life, education, and career
Schneider was born on August 20, 1961,[1][2] in Denver,
Colorado, where he graduated from Cherry Creek High
School.[3] In 1983, after receiving a B.A. in Industrial
Engineering from Northwestern University, Schneider worked
on a kibbutz in Israel. He later returned to the Chicago area to
receive an M.B.A. from Northwestern's Kellogg Graduate
School of Management in 1988 and work for the consulting
firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers.[4][5]
Schneider worked as the managing principal of the life
insurance firm Davis Dann Adler Schneider, LLC from 1997
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2. Website House website
(http://schneider.house.gov)
until 2003 when he became the director of the strategic
services group at Blackman Kallick. In 2008, he started his
own consulting company, Cadence Consulting Group.[6][7]
House of Representatives
Tenure
Schneider campaigned as a moderate Democrat,[8][9][10][11] and often described himself as a progressive.
[12][13][14] In a Chicago Magazine interview, Schneider explained: "I’m pragmatic and a moderate. I’m willing to
work with any Republican, with anyone who has a good idea. I’m not going to compromise my principles to do
so, but I think we can find that common ground."[7]
Environment
He supports EPA carbon emission standards for power plants.[15] In his 2012 primary race, Schneider supported
emissions trading, incentives for businesses to develop alternative energy systems, and tax credits for individuals
to implement sustainable and renewable energy improvements in their homes.[16]
Abortion
Schneider has stated he is "100 percent pro-choice" and was endorsed by Planned Parenthood and NARAL
Pro-Choice America. Schneider co-sponsored a bill to reverse the impact of the Supreme Court Hobby Lobby
decision and require employers to offer "a full range" of contraceptive options.[17]
Tax policy
Schneider told the Chicago Tribune that he favors a 3:1 ratio of spending cuts to tax increases in order to reduce
the debt. He stated that he is open to cuts in discretionary, defense and entitlement spending.[18] Schneider
supported the repeal of the Bush tax cuts and “long-term, comprehensive tax reform” that would include higher
taxes on those with high incomes.[19]
Minimum wage
Schneider co-sponsored a bill that would raise the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour.[20]
Foreign policy
He is in favor of "broad and deep" sanctions on Iran and covert operations to dissuade Iran from its nuclear
weapons program, as well as its sales to terrorist organizations.[18] Schneider is a long time member of AIPAC.
[21][22]
LGBT issues
Schneider supports same-sex marriage.[23]
Privacy
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3. Schneider voted against the Amash Amendment, a bill “that would have stopped the surveillance programs of
the NSA.”[20]
Healthcare
Schneider supports the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act signed into law by President Obama and
opposes repeal.[24] He voted for a bill to increase enrollment transparency.[25][26]
Committees
Committee on Small Business[27]
Subcommittee on Health and Technology
Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Critical Access
Committee on Foreign Affairs[27]
Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa
Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade
Elections
2012
Schneider defeated Democratic opponents Ilya Sheyman, John Tree, and Vivek Bavda in the primary election on
March 20, 2012 with 47% of the vote.[28] He faced incumbent Republican Robert Dold in the November 6, 2012
general election. The non-partisan Rothenberg Political Report declared the 10th district election "Leans
Democrat" while Roll Call categorized the race as a toss up.[29][30] The Democratic Congressional Campaign
Committee placed significant focus on the race as part of their Red to Blue Program.[31] Schneider defeated Dold
in the general election, 51%-49%; a difference of 3,326 votes.[32][33]
2014
Schneider ran for re-election in a rematch against Republican Robert Dold. As of July 2014, Schneider's
campaign had $1.9 million cash on hand and Dold's campaign had $1.65 million cash on hand.[34] Schneider was
a member of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's Frontline program, a committee program
designed to protect the most vulnerable Democratic incumbents.[35]
Schneider was endorsed by the League of Conservation Voters[36] and Planned Parenthood.[37]
Schneider was defeated by Dold in the general election.
2016
In March 2016, Schneider won the Democratic nomination for the 10th District House seat, defeating Nancy
Rotering, the mayor of Highland Park in the primary election. Schneider faced Republican incumbent Robert
Dold in the November 2016 general election.[38] He defeated Dold 52%-48% with a difference of 13,916
votes.[39]
Personal life
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4. Schneider and his wife, Julie, live in Deerfield. They have two sons, Daniel and Adam.[40]
In 2013, Roll Call reported that Schneider was the 35th most wealthy member of Congress.[41] He ranked as the
34th wealthiest member of Congress in 2014.[42] In 2012, the Chicago Tribune noted that Schneider billed
himself as a small businessman, though “he has taken on few paying ventures in recent years.”[43]
In 2014, Schneider changed his filing status in a manner to prevent having to disclose his wife's income.[44]
While in Congress, he led a JUF mission of 25 people to Israel in May 2013.[45] Schneider has also been involved
with AIPAC and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.[5][21]
References
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"Bradley Scott Schneider - Illinois - Bio, News, Photos". Washington Times. Retrieved July 10, 2013.2.
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Facebook. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
3.
Hamid, Saba (September 17, 2012). "Brad Schneider". NBC Chicago. Retrieved October 31, 2012.4.
"Illinois, 10th House District: Brad Schneider". National Journal. November 1, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2014.5.
Hinkel, Dan; Ryan, Joseph (October 18, 2012). "Democrat Schneider has a district drawn in his favor but an
underfunded campaign". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
6.
Felsenthal, Carol (September 24, 2012). "Q & A With Brad Schneider, a First-Time Candidate in Illinois's 10th
District - Felsenthal Files - September 2012". Chicagomag.com. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
7.
Pema Levy (March 21, 2012). "Today On The Trail: March 21, 2012 | TPM2012". 2012.talkingpointsmemo.com.
Retrieved October 31, 2012.
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Steinhauer, Jennifer (March 20, 2012). "Close Republican Primary in Illinois House Race". Illinois: NYTimes.com.
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Felsenthal, Carol (March 14, 2012). "Howard Dean on Ilya Sheyman, the Presidential Campaign, Iran, and More -
Felsenthal Files - March 2012". Chicagomag.com. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
10.
Blake, Aaron (March 19, 2012). "Illinois House primaries set stage for major 2012 battleground". Washington Post.
Retrieved September 13, 2014.
11.
"Brad Schneider Extended Interview | Chicago Tonight | WTTW." Chicago Tonight. Web. March 6, 2012.
<http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/comment/4612>.
12.
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2012. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBrY2nqdPWM>.
13.
"More 10th District Local Officials Endorse Brad Schneider." Brad Schneider for Congress. Web. March 6, 2012.
<http://schneiderforcongress.com/more-10th-district-local-officials-endorse-brad-schneider>
14.
"Jewish lawmakers favoring Obama power plants plan - San Diego Jewish World". San Diego Jewish World.
Retrieved November 25, 2014.
15.
"Independent Voters of Illinois Independent Precinct Organization Questionnaire" Independent Voters of Illinois-
Independent Precinct Organization. Web. March 6, 2012. <http://www.iviipo.org
/CandidateAnswers2012Primary.htm>
16.
Hinz, Greg. "Chicago Dems plan congressional end run around Hobby Lobby ruling". Crain's Chicago Business.17.
"Brad Schneider -- 10th Congress -- Chicago Tribune editorial board questionnaire". Archived from the original on
May 16, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
18.
"Brad Schneider: Candidate Profile". DailyHerald.com. February 23, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2012.19.
Wicklander, Carl (March 4, 2014). "Democrats May Lose Illinois' 10th Congressional District in 2014". Independent
Voter News. Retrieved September 13, 2014.
20.
Sadin, Steve (March 6, 2013). "Schneider Experiences Role Reversal". Deerfield Patch. Retrieved July 8, 2014.21.
Kampeas, Ron (November 21, 2011). "In Illinois, faceoff between Jewish candidates seen as bellwether for Dems |
JTA - Jewish & Israel News". JTA. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
22.
Pearson, Rick (8-9-12). "Dold, Schneider clash on abortion, gay marriage, health care". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved
September 4, 2014. Check date values in: |date= (help)
23.
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5. Sweet, Lynn (August 20, 2014). "Rove-related group jumps in Schneider-Dold race in 10th District". Chicago
Sun-Times. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
24.
"2012 Election: Brad Schneider - Deerfield, IL Patch." Deerfield Patch. Web. March 6, 2012.
<http://deerfield.patch.com/local_facts/election-2012-brad-schneider>
25.
Hinz, Greg (Jan 16, 2014). "House asks for weekly Obamacare reports". Chicago Business. Retrieved July 8, 2014.26.
"Committees and Caucuses". Congressman Brad Schneider. Retrieved July 8, 2014.27.
"Schneider survives in 10th district Dem primary - Chicago Sun-Times". Suntimes.com. Retrieved October 31,
2012.
28.
"2012 Congressional Elections Race Ratings Map". Roll Call. Retrieved October 31, 2012.29.
"House Ratings". The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved October 31, 2012.30.
"Illinois: DCCC Names Five Nominees to Red to Blue Program | At the Races". Atr.rollcall.com. Retrieved
October 31, 2012.
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"Illinois Election Results". elections.huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved November 8, 2012.32.
"IL - District 10 Race - Nov 06, 2012". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 10, 2013.33.
Sweet, Lynn (July 7, 2014). "Schneider raises $795,000; Dold $610,00 in 2Q for Illinois10 race". Chicago Sun
Times. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
34.
Livingston, Abby (3/5/13). "DCCC Announces 26 Members on Frontline Incumbent Retention Program". Roll Call.
Retrieved August 29, 2014. Check date values in: |date= (help)
35.
Titus, Elizabeth (4-2-14). "Bowser wins D.C. primary—Obamacare: Now what?—RNC huddles on 2016
cities—New energy ad vs. Begich—Israel meets the press—Bao Bao's adventure". Politico. Retrieved September 4,
2014. Check date values in: |date= (help)
36.
Sweet, Lynn (March 26, 2014). "Planned Parenthood backs Schneider over Dold in Illinois 10". Chicago Sun-Times.
Retrieved September 4, 2014.
37.
"The Latest: Schneider wins primary for former US House seat". WGEM-TV. Quincy, IL. March 16, 2016.38.
Skiba, Katherine (November 9, 2016). "Schneider bests Dold in 10th District race; Krishnamoorthi wins in 8th". The
Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
39.
"About Brad". Schneider for Congress. Retrieved May 16, 2014.40.
"50 Richest Members of Congress". Roll Call. September 13, 2013. Retrieved September 4, 2014.41.
"50 Richest Members of Congress". Roll Call. September 11, 2014. Retrieved September 12, 2014.42.
Hinkel, Dan (October 18, 2012). "Democrat Schneider has a district drawn in his favor but an underfunded
campaign". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 13, 2014.
43.
Hinz, Greg (August 18, 2014). "Tax talk still swirls around Schneider despite disclosure (of sorts)". Chicago
Business. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
44.
Sadin, Steve (May 8, 2013). "From Israel, Schneider Sees Syrian Civil War Battle Erupt". deerfield.patch.com.
Retrieved June 2, 2013.
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External links
Official website (https://schneider.house.gov/)
Campaign website (http://www.schneiderforcongress.com/)
Brad Schneider (http://ballotpedia.org/Brad_Schneider) at Ballotpedia
Biography (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=S001190) at the Biographical
Directory of the United States Congress
Profile (https://www.votesmart.org/candidate/134948) at Project Vote Smart
Financial information (federal office) (http://www.fec.gov/fecviewer
/CandidateCommitteeDetail.do?&tabIndex=1&candidateCommitteeId=H2IL10068) at the Federal
Election Commission
Legislation sponsored (https://www.congress.gov/member/bradley-schneider/2124) at The Library of
Congress
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6. United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
Robert Dold
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 10th congressional district
January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2015
Succeeded by
Robert Dold
Preceded by
Robert Dold
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 10th congressional district
January 3, 2017 – present
Succeeded by
Incumbent
United States order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by
Dwight Evans
D-Pennsylvania
United States Representatives by seniority
385th
Succeeded by
Jodey Arrington
R-Texas
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