# Rodney Schamerhorn

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Rodney Schamerhorn Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 24th district Incumbent Assumed office January 13, 2020 Preceded by Frank A. Howard Personal details Born Rodney Wayne Schamerhorn (1955-01-11) January 11, 1955 (age 71) Jasper, Texas 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](/source/Louisiana_House_of_Representatives) from the 24th district.

## Early life and education

Schamerhorn was born in [Jasper, Texas](/source/Jasper%2C_Texas) and raised in [Florien, Louisiana](/source/Florien%2C_Louisiana).[1] He graduated from Hicks High School in [Vernon Parish, Louisiana](/source/Vernon_Parish%2C_Louisiana). Schamerhorn studied at [Louisiana College](/source/Louisiana_College) and [Northwestern State University](/source/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](/source/Jungle_primary) for the [Louisiana House of Representatives](/source/Louisiana_House_of_Representatives), and did not unseat district 24 incumbent [Frank A. Howard](/source/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](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) 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](/source/Hornbeck%2C_Louisiana) 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

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [Rodney Schamerhorn's Biography](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/165510/rodney-schamerhorn)

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-laleg_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-laleg_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-laleg_2-2) ["State Representative Rodney Wayne Schamerhorn"](https://house.louisiana.gov/h_reps/members?ID=24). Louisiana House of Representatives. Retrieved July 28, 2020.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-2019run_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-2019run_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-2019run_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-2019run_3-3) ["Rodney Schamerhorn: State Representative District 24 Candidacy Announcement"](https://natchitochesparishjournal.com/2019/09/11/rodney-schamerhorn-state-representative-district-24-candidacy-announcement/). *Natchitoches Parish Journal*. September 11, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2020.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-2020oath_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-2020oath_4-1) ["Representative Rodney Schamerhorn takes oath of office"](https://www.sabinetoday.com/articles/2020/01/22/representative-rodney-schamerhorn-takes-oath-office). Sabine Today. January 22, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Green, Daniel (October 24, 2015). ["Craft easily wins re-election; Skidmore, Bealer victorious"](https://www.leesvilledailyleader.com/article/20151024/news/151029793). *Leesville Daily Leader*. Retrieved July 28, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Update: Qualifying ends; some unopposed races are decided"](https://www.ktbs.com/news/update-qualifying-ends-some-unopposed-races-are-decided/article_de5601fe-b859-11e9-b1c0-af68c730996b.html). KTBS. August 6, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Oct. 12 Election: Local state senate, representative races"](https://www.kplctv.com/2019/10/13/oct-election-louisiana-senate-race-results/). KPLC-TV. October 13, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Rep. Howard given farewell reception"](https://www.sabinetoday.com/articles/2020/01/22/rep-howard-given-farewell-reception). *Sabine Today*. January 22, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Stevenson, Crystal (August 14, 2023). ["Vernon sheriff runs unopposed for re-election"](https://www.theleesvilleleader.com/2023/08/14/vernon-sheriff-runs-unopposed-for-re-election/). *Leesville Leader*. Retrieved January 30, 2025. Republished as: ["Three Beauregard legislators re-elected without opposition"](https://www.beauregardnews.com/local/three-beauregard-legislators-re-elected-without-opposition/). *Beauregard News*. August 14, 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Jefferson, Halle (September 23, 2023). ["Meet the Candidates for State Representative District 24"](https://www.kplctv.com/2023/09/30/meet-candidates-state-representative-district-24/). KPLC. Retrieved January 30, 2025.

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