Geoff Schroeder

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Geoff Schroeder is a state senator in the U.S. state of Idaho. He has held office since 2022, and became more active in the Republican party in 2010. [1] He represents Idaho's 8th district, representing Boise, Custer, Elmore, and Valley counties. His political career began when he ran for the first of four terms and served as precinct committeeman for the Elmore County Republican Party. He was elected vice-chair of the county party in 2014 and served as Legislative District 23 Chair from 2014-2016. [1]

Schroeder was raised in Kamiah, Idaho, and served in the Idaho Army National Guard from 1986 to 2007. [2] He was a regional recruiting supervisor while serving in the Idaho National Guard. [3] He graduated from Kamiah High School (1984); attended University of Idaho (1986-1989). [2]

Schroeder is an atheist. He supports more power for local governments rather than inflexible state mandates. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Geoffrey Schroeder". Republican Party of Idaho. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  2. 1 2 "Membership – Idaho State Legislature" . Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  3. "Geoff Schroeder makes bid for City Council". Mountain Home News. 2007-08-01. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  4. Mehta, Hemant (2022-05-19). "An Idaho atheist is about to become State Senator. He's a Republican". OnlySky Media. Retrieved 2023-01-16.