Joe Schomacker

Schomacker resigns from Minnesota House
By Lori Sorenson
June 17, 2026
Rep. Joe Schomacker, R-Luverne, announced on Friday that’s he’s resigning from his District 21 seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives. He had already announced he’s not seeking another term in the 2026 elections, but his seat will now be vacant for the remainder of the year. Schomacker said he’s accepted a position with LeadingAge Minnesota, which is a nonprofit organization that…
Schomacker announces he won't seek re-election
By Lori Sorenson
February 11, 2026
Luverne’s Joe Schomacker announced Tuesday that he’s not seeking re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives. Schomacker has represented Rock County and southwest Minnesota for 16 years but will turn only 40 years old this summer. “The people of southwest Minnesota were good to send an introverted young man to make decisions for them in the Capitol,” Schomacker said, reflecting on his…
Schomacker shares state budget news
March 20, 2024
State Representative Joe Schomacker (R-Luverne) said good and bad can be found in Minnesota's latest economic update. Our state’s fiscal experts are projecting that Minnesota will see a $3.7 billion budget surplus for the remainder of the current budget term. But in the next budget cycle a $1.5 billion budget deficit is expected. “The economy is stronger than what we were told it would be back…