Charles Schneider (politician)

Charles Schneider (born June 24, 1973) is an American politician of the Republican Party, who served as a member of the Iowa Senate representing the state's 22nd district. He was the President of the Iowa Senate. He acted briefly as Majority Leader between Bill Dix's resignation and Jack Whitver's assumption of office.

Charles Schneider
President of the Iowa Senate
In office March 15, 2018 – January 11, 2021
Preceded by	Jack Whitver
Succeeded by	Jake Chapman
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 22nd district
In office January 24, 2013 – January 11, 2021
Preceded by	Pat Ward
Succeeded by	Sarah Trone Garriott
Personal details
Born	(1973-06-24) June 24, 1973 (age 52) Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Education	Creighton University (BA) University of Iowa (JD, MBA)

Schneider previously served on the city council of West Des Moines, Iowa.^[1] He was first elected to the Iowa Senate in a 2012 special election to succeed Pat Ward, who died of cancer.^[2][3]