Meghan Schroeder (born 1986) is an American politician. She worked for Bernie O'Neill, and succeeded him in office as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2019, representing District 29.

Meghan Schroeder
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 29th district
In office
January 1, 2019 (2019-01-01) – November 30, 2022 (2022-11-30)
Preceded byBernie O'Neill
Succeeded byTim Brennan
Personal details
Born1986 (age 37–38)
Political partyRepublican
Alma materMillersville University

Education

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Schroeder graduated from Central Bucks High School East in 2004, and completed a bachelor's degree in political science at Millersville University in 2008.[1]

Political career

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Schroeder worked for Bernie O'Neill throughout his sixteen-year tenure as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[2] Schroeder replaced O'Neill as the Republican Party candidate for House District 29 in August 2018, after O'Neill decided to end his bid for reelection.[3] Schroeder defeated Democratic Party candidate Andrew Dixon.[4] She won a party primary in 2020, against Greg Archetto.[5][6] In the general election, Schroeder faced Marlene Katz, the Democratic Party candidate.[7][8] Schroeder defeated Katz, and won reelection by approximately 6,000 votes.[9][10]

In 2022, Schroeder decided to retire from her House seat and not seek re-election.[11]

Committee assignments

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  • Appropriations[12]
  • Education, Secretary[12]
  • Gaming Oversight[12]
  • Transportation, Subcommittee on Ports - Chair[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Meghan Schroeder". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  2. ^ "No 29th District candidates' forum after Meghan Schroeder's scheduling breakdown". Erie Times-News. October 1, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  3. ^ "Meghan Schroeder replaces Bernie O'Neill on 29th district ballot". Bucks County Courier Times. August 21, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  4. ^ "GOP's Schroeder wins in state's 29th District". Ellwood City Ledger. November 8, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2020. Alternative link
  5. ^ Ullery, Chris (May 29, 2020). "Schroeder faces Archetto in 29th District primary". Bucks County Courier Times. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  6. ^ Ullery, Chris (June 2, 2020). "Meghan Schroeder survives primary challenge in 29th District". Erie Times-News. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  7. ^ "Two enter race for 29th District House seat". Bucks County Courier Times. December 16, 2019. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  8. ^ "THE BUCKS COUNTY PRIMARY: Voters to select candidates on Tuesday for the November election". Bucks Local News. June 1, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  9. ^ McGinnis, James. "Eight Bucks lawmakers look ready for re-election, two others in trouble". Bucks County Courier Times. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  10. ^ Ullery, Chris (November 2, 2020). "Pennsylvania's 29th District: Schroeder holds off Katz challenge". Bucks County Courier Times. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  11. ^ Ullery, Chris (February 14, 2022). "Rep. Schroeder won't seek re-election in PA's 29th District this year". Bucks County Courier Times. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  12. ^ a b c d "Representative Meghan Schroeder". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved January 17, 2022.