Victoria L. Schade (born December 31, 1970) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the

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, representing District 31 in

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, from 1995 to 1999.

Background

Delegate Schade was first elected to the

in January 1995 to represent District 31 in Anne Arundel County, which covers the northern part of the county, including

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. She only served 1 term before being defeated in the 1998 general election by Mary Russo.

Education

Delegate Schade graduated from Chesapeake High School in

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. After high school she attended the

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, better known as UMBC, where she graduated

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with her bachelor's degrees in political science and economics in 1991.

Career

Delegate Schade had a short-lived career in the Maryland House of Delegates. The only committee she served on was the Economic Matters Committee. Prior to being elected she was a collection representative for Baltimore Gas & Electric.Washington Post
/ref> Since getting voted out of the House, she has served as a legislative liaison to the

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. She is a former legislative assistant. In 1992, she was the coordinator for District 31 for the Bush/Quayle campaign. She has been a member of the North County Republican Clu

and the Republican Professional Women's club since 1992.

Election results

*1998 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 31 Retrieved on Nov. 13, 2007 ::Voters to choose three: : *1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 31 Retrieved on Nov. 13, 2007 ::Voters to choose three: :

References and notes

External links

* http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/06hse/former/html/msa12304.html {{DEFAULTSORT:Schade, Victoria L. 1970 births Living people Republican Party members of the Maryland House of Delegates Politicians from Baltimore County, Maryland People from Pasadena, Maryland University of Maryland, Baltimore County alumni Women state legislators in Maryland 21st-century American women 20th-century members of the Maryland General Assembly 20th-century American women politicians