Paul Schimpf | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 58th district | |
| In office January 11, 2017 – January 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | David Luechtefeld |
| Succeeded by | Terri Bryant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1971 (age 52–53) Scott Air Force Base, Illinois United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lori |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) Southern Illinois University (JD) |
| Website | Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1993–2013 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Judge Advocate Division |
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.
- ^ Koziatek, Mike (November 8, 2016). "Schimpf takes 58th State Senate race; says economy will be his priority". Belleville News-Democrat. Retrieved November 8, 2016.