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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Matt W. Windschitl (b. December 30, 1983) is a Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 17. He was first elected to the chamber in 2006.

Windschitl serves as Speaker Pro Tempore and was Assistant Majority Leader from 2013 to 2014.

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.

Education

  • Gunsmithing, Colorado School of Trades

Professional Experience

  • Gunsmithing, Colorado School of Trades
  • Switchman, Union Pacific Railroad, present
  • Gunsmith, Double Barrel Shooters Supply
  • Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, Iraq, 2001-2009

Political Experience

  • Gunsmithing, Colorado School of Trades
  • Switchman, Union Pacific Railroad, present
  • Gunsmith, Double Barrel Shooters Supply
  • Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, Iraq, 2001-2009
  • Majority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2020-present
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 17, 2006-present
  • Former Assistant Minority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 17, 2020
  • Speaker Pro Tempore, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2015-2019
  • Assistant Majority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2013-2014

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Government Oversight Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Veterans Affairs Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Administration and Rules Committee

Member, Election Contest Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Tax Expenditure

Member, Legislative Council

Member, Local Government Committee

Member, Public Safety Committee

Member, Ways and Means Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Gunsmithing, Colorado School of Trades
  • Switchman, Union Pacific Railroad, present
  • Gunsmith, Double Barrel Shooters Supply
  • Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, Iraq, 2001-2009
  • Majority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2020-present
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 17, 2006-present
  • Former Assistant Minority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 17, 2020
  • Speaker Pro Tempore, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2015-2019
  • Assistant Majority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2013-2014
  • Former Member, Broadband Governance Board