Rodney Schamerhorn

Rodney Wayne Schamerhorn (born January 11, 1955) is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 24th district.

Rodney Schamerhorn
Member of the
Louisiana House of Representatives
from the 24th district
Assumed office
January 13, 2020
Preceded byFrank A. Howard
Personal details
Born
Rodney Wayne Schamerhorn

(1955-01-11) January 11, 1955
Jasper, Texas
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Tammy
Children2

Early life and education

Schamerhorn was born in Jasper, Texas and raised in Florien, Louisiana.[1] He graduated from Hicks High School in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. Schamerhorn studied at Louisiana College and Northwestern State University, but did not earn a degree.[2][3]

Career

He founded an eponymous company, Schamerhorn, Inc., in 1984, which offers trucking, demolition, and waste management services.[2][3][4]

Schamerhorn contested the 2015 jungle primary for the Louisiana House of Representatives, and did not unseat district 24 incumbent Frank A. Howard.[5] In September 2019,[3] Schamerhorn announced that he would contest Howard's seat for a second time, as Howard was subject to term limits. In the 2019 jungle primary, Schamerhorn faced fellow Republican Gregory Lord and political independent Willie Banks.[6] By winning a simple majority of the vote, Schamerhorn was elected Howard's successor.[7][8] Schamerhorn was sworn into office on January 13, 2020.[4]

Schamerhorn is a member of the House Rural Caucus and Republican Delegation.[2]

Personal life

Schamerhorn and his wife, Tammy, have two children.[3]

References
  1. Rodney Schamerhorn's Biography
  2. "State Representative Rodney Wayne Schamerhorn". Louisiana House of Representatives. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  3. "Rodney Schamerhorn: State Representative District 24 Candidacy Announcement". Natchitoches Parish Journal. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  4. "Representative Rodney Schamerhorn takes oath of office". Sabine Today. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  5. Green, Daniel (24 October 2015). "Craft easily wins re-election; Skidmore, Bealer victorious". Leesville Daily Leader. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  6. "Update: Qualifying ends; some unopposed races are decided". KTBS. 6 August 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  7. "Oct. 12 Election: Local state senate, representative races". KPLC-TV. 13 October 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  8. "Rep. Howard given farewell reception". Sabine Today. 22 January 2020.
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