John Schroder | |
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| Treasurer of Louisiana | |
| In office November 18, 2017 – January 8, 2024 | |
| Governor | John Bel Edwards |
| Preceded by | John Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | John Fleming |
| Member of theLouisiana House of Representatives from the 77th district | |
| In office January 14, 2008 – June 8, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Diane Winston |
| Succeeded by | Mark Wright |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1961-02-23)February 23, 1961 (age 64) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ellie Daigle |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Southeastern Louisiana University (BS) |
John Michael Schroder Sr. (born February 23, 1961) is an Americanbusinessman fromCovington,Louisiana who served asstate treasurer from 2017 to 2024. He was formerly aRepublican member of theLouisiana House of Representatives for District 77 inSt. Tammany Parish in suburbanNew Orleans.
Schroder was a candidate for Governor of Louisiana in2023, receiving 5.3% of the vote coming in fourth place.
Schroder vacated his House seat on June 8, 2017, to devote full-time to his campaign forLouisiana state treasurer[1] in thespecial election set for October 14, 2017, to fill the position vacated on January 3 by U.S. SenatorJohn Kennedy. In his statement of candidacy, Schroder said that he has recognized since his election to the State House that "we had fundamental issues with our budget and spending practices. I have always taken a stand for the Louisiana taxpayer and that will not change when elected treasurer."[2] State Senator Neil Riser ofColumbia inCaldwell Parish inNorth Louisiana was also a candidate for the seat.[3] John Schroder and Democrat Derrick Edwards advanced to the runoff, where Schroder won. In October 2022 Schroder said Louisiana pulled $794 million out of theBlackRock Inc. investment firm due to the company putting political andsocial goals ahead of robust returns for state taxpayers.[4] Jessi Parfair, campaign representative at theSierra Club's "Beyond Dirty Fuels" campaign called Schroder's announcement "just another flavor of climate denial cooked up by right-wing politicians and their fossil fuel donors."[5]
On February 9, 2023, Schroder formally announced he was running forgovernor of Louisiana in the2023 election.[6][7] He ultimately finished fourth in thejungle primary, receiving 5.3% percent of the vote.[8]
| Party political offices | ||
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| Preceded by | Republican nominee forLouisiana State Treasurer 2017, 2019 | Succeeded by |
| Louisiana House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by Diane Winston | Member of theLouisiana House of Representatives from the 77th district 2008–2017 | Succeeded by Mark Wright |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Treasurer of Louisiana 2017–2024 | Succeeded by |