Matt Windschitl
| Matt Windschitl | ||
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| Iowa House of Representatives District 17 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps | |
| Years of service | 2001-2009 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 30, 1983 | |
| Place of birth | Marshalltown, IA | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Windschitl's professional experience includes working as a Gunsmith with Double Barrel Shooters Supply and Conductor on the Union Pacific Railroad. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Windschitl served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administration and Rules, Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Windschitl served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administration and Rules | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Windschitl served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
Windschitl ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 17. Winschitl ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5, 2012 and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
2010
Windschitl won re-election to the 56th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Republican primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 56 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Matt Windschitl (R)
|
7,854 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Windschitl was re-elected to the 56th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Jan Creasman (D). [5] Windschitl raised $45,297 for his campaign, while Creasman raised $8,120. [6]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 56 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Matt Windschitl (R)
|
8,166 | |||
| Jan Creasman (D) | 5,726 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010 Windschitl collected $47,949 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed as follows:[7]
| Iowa House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Matt Windschitl's campaign in 2010 | |
| Iowa Association Of Realtors | $3,500 |
| Associated General Contractors Of Iowa | $3,000 |
| Iowa Credit Union League | $2,250 |
| Iowa Bankers Association | $2,250 |
| Iowa Corn Growers Association | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $47,949 |
2008
In 2008 Windschitl collected $45,297 in donations.[8]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Iowans for Tax Relief | $12,500 |
| Iowa Republican Party | $4,951 |
| Associated General Contractors of Iowa | $3,500 |
| McElmeel, Eric & Vicki | $3,000 |
Recent news
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Matt Windschitl News Feed
- Iowa gov. may need to OK Medicaid abortion funding - Blouin News Blogs
- Gun control measures stall in Iowa Legislature - Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
- Conservation programs essential (My Turn) - Mason City Globe Gazette
- Branstad may have to approve Medicaid abortion reimbursements - DesMoinesRegister.com
- Terry Branstad May Need To Approve Medicaid Abortion Funding - Huffington Post
- In Iowa, payments for Medicaid-funded abortions may first need OK from anti ... - Washington Post
- Iowa House Democrats says GOP majority asked for votes to pass human ... - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)
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External links
- Matt Windschitl on the Iowa House Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Windschitl
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results"
- ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ Official Iowa House of Representatives General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ 2008 Iowa Election results
- ↑ Iowa House of Reps., 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ 2010 Contributions to Iowa House candidates
- ↑ 2008 Contributions to Matt Windschitl
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Pat Grassley (R) |
Iowa House of Representatives District 17 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 56 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Patti Ruff (D) |
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