Mike Schaufler

Mike Schaufler
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 48th district
In office
2003–2013
Succeeded byJeff Reardon
Personal details
BornNovember 24, 1959
Buffalo, Minnesota
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Iowa
Occupationbusiness owner

Mike Schaufler is a former Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives who represented District 48 from 2003 to 2013.

Early life

After growing up and graduating from high school in Webster City, Iowa, Schaufler developed an early interest in politics. He was an active participant in student council throughout his time in school, ultimately attending the University of Iowa to pursue a B.A. in Political Science. Upon completing his bachelor's degree in 1984, he moved to Oregon in 1988.

Career

After arriving in Oregon, Schaufler worked as a Laborers' Union member, rank and file, from 1988–1996. Since 1996, Schaufler has successfully operated his own small business, working as a contractor.

Prior to his 2002 election to the Oregon House of Representatives Schaufler served in the following positions:

  • Happy Valley City Council 1997-2000
  • Happy Valley Transportation Advisory Committee 1996
  • Metro's Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation, Alternate
  • Clackamas County Concurrency Project, Transportation
  • League of Oregon Cities General Government Committee
  • Happy Valley Budget Committee
  • Happy Valley Planning Commission
  • Sunrise Water Authority Budget Committee

Controversies

In the fall of 2011, Schaufler was accused of groping a woman's breast at an AFL-CIO convention held in Eugene, Oregon. The incident was publicized in Oregon's premier newspaper, The Oregonian, and Schaufler's behavior was referred to as "highly inappropriate" by the State Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian. Schaufler later denied the incident by written statement, explaining, "A campaign worker and colleague of mine stuck a campaign sticker on my chest without my permission. I reacted by taking the sticker off of my chest and sticking it on her chest." Schaufler further described the incident as "innocent horseplay" and a "knee-jerk response."

Schaufler was also criticized for his record of siding with Republicans on various issues in the legislature, including stalling a healthcare bill. During Schaufler's campaign for the 2012 primary election, he was further criticized for accepting a $3,000 donation from the conservative Koch Industries, although Schaufler later returned the money after public backlash.

Electoral history

2004 Oregon State Representative, 48th district[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mike Schaufler 12,084 51.2
Republican Dave Mowry 11,388 48.2
Write-in 133 0.6
Total votes 23,605 100%
2006 Oregon State Representative, 48th district[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mike Schaufler 11,262 74.3
Constitution N.W. (Bill) Stallings 3,672 24.2
Write-in 232 1.5
Total votes 15,166 100%
2008 Oregon State Representative, 48th district[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mike Schaufler 15,156 95.8
Write-in 672 4.2
Total votes 15,828 100%
2010 Oregon State Representative, 48th district[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mike Schaufler 9,719 56.9
Independent Jeff Caton 7,246 42.4
Write-in 128 0.7
Total votes 17,093 100%

References

  1. ^ "Official Results | November 2, 2004". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  2. ^ "Official Results | November 7, 2006". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  3. ^ "Official Results | November 4, 2008". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  4. ^ "Official Results November 2, 2010". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

[2]

  • "A Democrat defects in the Oregon House, stalls insurance bill"
  • [3]
  • "Critics tussle with Schaufler over Koch Industries contribution; Schaufler then returns cash"
  • [4]