Rodney Schamerhorn
Rodney Schamerhorn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Frank A. Howard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rodney Wayne Schamerhorn January 11, 1955 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tammy |
| Children | 2 |
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.
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 a 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] In 2023, Schamerhorn won reelection against Hornbeck mayor and fellow Republican Clarence Beebe.[9][10]
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
- ^ Rodney Schamerhorn's Biography
- ^ a b c "State Representative Rodney Wayne Schamerhorn". Louisiana House of Representatives. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Rodney Schamerhorn: State Representative District 24 Candidacy Announcement". Natchitoches Parish Journal. September 11, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ^ a b "Representative Rodney Schamerhorn takes oath of office". Sabine Today. January 22, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ^ Green, Daniel (October 24, 2015). "Craft easily wins re-election; Skidmore, Bealer victorious". Leesville Daily Leader. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ^ "Update: Qualifying ends; some unopposed races are decided". KTBS. August 6, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ^ "Oct. 12 Election: Local state senate, representative races". KPLC-TV. October 13, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ^ "Rep. Howard given farewell reception". Sabine Today. January 22, 2020.
- ^ Stevenson, Crystal (August 14, 2023). "Vernon sheriff runs unopposed for re-election". Leesville Leader. Retrieved January 30, 2025. Republished as: "Three Beauregard legislators re-elected without opposition". Beauregard News. August 14, 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ^ Jefferson, Halle (September 23, 2023). "Meet the Candidates for State Representative District 24". KPLC. Retrieved January 30, 2025.