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Renee Schulte
Renee Schulte is a former Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 37 since 2009. She served as an Assistant Majority Leader.
Schulte works for Mary Kay Cosmetics and is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Mount Mercy College. She has previously been Director of Social Services of Christ's Haven for Children, Incorporated, a contract foster parent, Family Therapist with Four Oaks, Incorporated, and a mental health counselor.
Schulte is a member of Antioch Christian Church, House of Hope Board of Directors, and the Professional Women's Network.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schulte served on the following committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schulte served on the following committees:
- Education
- Human Resources
- Judiciary
- State Government
- Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Renee Schulte endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[2]
Elections
2012
Schulte ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 66. Schulte ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5, 2012, and was defeated by Art Staed (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Democratic | ![]() |
55.1% | 9,286 | |
Republican | Renee Schulte Incumbent | 44.9% | 7,575 | |
Total Votes | 16,861 |
2010
Schulte won re-election to the 37th District seat against Mark J. Seidl (D). Schulte had no opposition in the Republican primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
Iowa House of Representatives, District 37 General Election (2010) | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | |||
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6,836 | |||
Mark J. Seidl (D) | 5,762 |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Schulte was elected to the 37th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Art Staed (D).[6] Schulte raised $332,991 for her campaign, while Staed raised $342,337.[7]
Iowa House of Representatives, District 37 | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | |||
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8,628 | |||
Art Staed (D) | 8,615 |
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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External links
- Renee Schulte's Personal Website
- Renee Schulte on the Iowa House Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Renee Schulte on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Schulte
- ↑ Iowa Caucus, "Romney Iowa campaign leader blasts Obama strategy," August 9, 2011
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Funds raised by 2008 Iowa House candidates," accessed April 7, 2014
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 37 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by John Landon (R) |