Jeremy Schroppel

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Jeremy Schroppel

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November 5, 2024

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Jeremy Schroppel (Independent, Libertarian Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 10. Schroppel (independent) lost as a write-in in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Schroppel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jeremy Schroppel was born in Wiesbaden, Germany. Schroppel attended Navarro College. His career experience includes working as a truck driver.

Elections

2024

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 10

Incumbent Brian E. Harrison defeated Jennifer Brummell and Jeremy Schroppel in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 10 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian E. Harrison (R)	98.7	68,645
		Jennifer Brummell (Independent) (Write-in)	1.3	886
		Jeremy Schroppel (Independent) (Write-in)	0.1	40

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source	Total votes: 69,571
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 10

Incumbent Brian E. Harrison advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 10 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian E. Harrison	100.0	16,282

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,282
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 10

Jeremy Schroppel advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 10 on March 16, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Jeremy Schroppel (L)

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2022

See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Texas State Senate District 22

Incumbent Brian Birdwell defeated Jeremy Schroppel in the general election for Texas State Senate District 22 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Birdwell (R)	74.3	190,988
		Jeremy Schroppel (L)	25.7	66,204

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 257,192
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 22

Incumbent Brian Birdwell advanced from the Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 22 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Birdwell	100.0	69,270

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 69,270
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Texas State Senate District 22

Jeremy Schroppel advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas State Senate District 22 on March 19, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Jeremy Schroppel (L)

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jeremy Schroppel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Schroppel's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am the everyday man and I believe the current group of legislators in Austin do not listen to us. I believe they do not serve the best interests of their constituents.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• More legal freedom for local government. (i.e. counties and cities)
• Economic reform, such as finding alternative ways to fund the government rather than property taxes. So constituents can retain more of their earned wages for their own use.
• Public/private (gov't./non-profit) partnerships to improve quality of life for all Texans

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Individual liberties. Mental health program availability. Food & nutrition education/safety.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I believe in elected official must be likable, relatable, and they must have integrity.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Compassion, empathy, and a willingness to listen to others.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

I believe that corresponsibility is to represent the interest of the constituents.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I had a lifeguard position at Fame City Water Works in Houston Texas. It lasted about 1 week.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Hey Soul Sister by Train. My 3y.o. daughter asks for it on YouTube so she can sing along. It's adorable.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Any challenge you can conceive of will be ongoing. It's an issue that must be addressed constantly.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, in fact, I think the opposite is true. I believe our State's founders wanted a rotation every few years with a new people elected with fresh ideas.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes. I think it would be beneficial to garner more strength, in votes, for better unity amongst Texans.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I do not, but I wouldn't mind being that one.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Possibly, let's see how this one goes.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

At this point, no I have not, but I look forward to hearing from many residence in HD 10.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Yes

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

Truck driver access to existing bathroom facilities at shipper and receiver buildings. This is a bill that was introduced at the National level.

What committees interest you?

All of them

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I believe in total financial transparency and the government should serve its constituents.

Would a state ballot initiative process be good or bad for your state?

I wholeheartedly believe that it would be a good thing for the state of Texas

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2022

Jeremy Schroppel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Schroppel's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a 46 year old truck driver, divorced/remarried father of 3 girls. I would describe myself as a critical thinker and a problem solver, with integrity, loyalty, and compassion for my fellow man (or woman).

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I believe in the government-limiting powers of the constitutions of Texas and the USA
• I represent working-class Texans
• I believe the government, at all levels, is to serve and protect the citizenry

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about individual freedoms. As a Libertarian, I believe in natural rights of the people. I believe in liberty for all, without unnecessary government regulations. I believe free-market Capitalism, entrepreneurialism, and innovation will provide the solutions to improve our lives. I believe the people should not be forced to conform to government regulations as long as their actions do not damage another person, their property, or their reputation.

I am personally passionate about eliminating ALL unnecessary taxes. People should be able to keep more of their earnings and be able to spend more time pursuing their interests, instead of working to pay bills.
I am personally passionate about the education of our children. I think the education system is due for an overhaul. I would like it to include life skills, nutrition, and human psyiology as required curriculum.

I am personally passionate about caring for our senior citizens and our veterans. Both of these classes of people have brought us to where we are today. They took care of us, now it's our turn to take care of them.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I admire people who are strong in their convictions, are loyal, compassionate, and confident. The person I most admire, of late, is President Donad J. Trump. We differ in our political stances, but I have always admired him because of his confidence and compassion for othes. I have also admired Steve Jobs, Jack Ma, Warren Buffett and a slew of other people who were considered free thinkers for their outside-of-the-box ideas.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I would say that my political philosophy is 80+% libertarian beliefs, which can be found online.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I think the most important characteristic of an elected official is integrity to stand up for their beliefs and legislation and loyalty to their constituents.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I love to meet new people and I like to listen to their personal stories. I have much compassion for my fellow Countryman/women.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

I believe the core responsibilities for the person elected to Texas Senate District 22 is to represent the will are the constituents in the district. This means serve and protect, in a constitutional manner.

What legacy would you like to leave?

When I'm gone, I'd like to be remembered as your best friend. I'd like to be remembered as the person you could always go to with any issues or problems or concerns.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was a lifeguard position at a small waterpark in Houston, Texas. I applied to work in park maintenance with my friends from high school, but the only open position was the one I got hired for. I think I only worked there for about 2 weeks during that summer.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Lol. "The floor is lava" by the Kiboomers. I have a 1 year old daughter at home and she loves to dance to this song.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Finding my purpose. I can't seem to follow my passion of volunteering and helping others, because I have to constantly be working to pay bills to survive.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

I believe the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature is an amicable one. I think all persons in congress should have personal and business relationships with each other, to foster a more cohesive legislature.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Texas state's greatest challenge over the next decade is to be able to adjust to the influx of new residents, new companies, and a changing economy. I know that Texas will emerge victorious and be an example for the rest of this country to follow.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

It seems to me that a unicameral legislature would be easier to get bills passed, but it would limit the number of minds adding input via different perspectives.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe this is kind of a loaded question, however, I will answer it as honestly as I believe I can. Yes, and no. Yes, because they are familiar with the process of garnering support for legislation, and the effects of past policies. No, because some people just live in politics and lose touch with the people they are representing. I believe there should be term limits, and I believe the Congress should be a mixture of politicians and regular folk.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

I do think it's a good idea to build relationships with other legislators, because one person is limited in their mental capacity for considering all options available, their perspectives, and overall well-being for diverse constituents.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I'm not exactly sure there is a better process for redistricting because the United States, and Texas, are such diverse "melting pot" of different cultures, ethnicities, and races amongst it's people. However, I do believe that gerrymandering is a bad thing.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Yes. There are so many

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

No, but I do admire the tenacity of some of them

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Most definitely.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Not yet, but I am looking forward to hearing many personal stories from people in my district.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Yes

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I think compromise is not necessary for policymaking, however, fine tuning the original policy, is definitely needed due to the agenda and perspective of the sponsor.

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