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Meghan Schroeder
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 29 district
Incumbent
Assumed office
2019
Preceded byBernie O'Neill
Personal details
Born1986 (age 37–38)
Political partyRepublican
Alma materMillersville University

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.

Education

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

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]

Committee Assignments

  • Appropriations[11]
  • Education, Secretary[11]
  • Gaming Oversight[11]
  • Transportation, Subcommittee on Ports - Chair[11]

References

  1. ^ "Meghan Schroeder". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. ^ "No 29th District candidates' forum after Meghan Schroeder's scheduling breakdown". Erie Times-News. 1 October 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Meghan Schroeder replaces Bernie O'Neill on 29th district ballot". Bucks County Courier Times. 21 August 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  4. ^ "GOP's Schroeder wins in state's 29th District". Ellwood City Ledger. 8 November 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2020. Alternative link
  5. ^ Ullery, Chris (29 May 2020). "Schroeder faces Archetto in 29th District primary". Bucks County Courier Times. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  6. ^ Ullery, Chris (2 June 2020). "Meghan Schroeder survives primary challenge in 29th District". Erie Times-News. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  7. ^ "Two enter race for 29th District House seat". Bucks County Courier Times. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  8. ^ "THE BUCKS COUNTY PRIMARY: Voters to select candidates on Tuesday for the November election". Bucks Local News. 1 June 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  9. ^ McGinnis, James. "Eight Bucks lawmakers look ready for re-election, two others in trouble". Bucks County Courier Times. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  10. ^ Ullery, Chris (2 November 2020). "Pennsylvania's 29th District: Schroeder holds off Katz challenge". Bucks County Courier Times. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  11. ^ a b c d "Representative Meghan Schroeder". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-17.


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