Matt Windschitl | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of theIowa House of Representatives | |
| In office January 13, 2020 – August 4, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Hagenow |
| Succeeded by | Bobby Kaufmann |
| Speaker pro tempore of theIowa House of Representatives | |
| In office April 30, 2014 – January 13, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Steven Olson |
| Succeeded by | John Wills |
| Member of theIowa House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Wilderdyke |
| Constituency | 56th district (2007–2013) 17th district (2013–2023) 15th district (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1983-12-30)December 30, 1983 (age 42) Marshalltown, Iowa, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Divorced 2024 |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Colorado School of Trades |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch/service | |
| Years of service | 2001–2009 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | United States Marine Corps Reserve |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
Matt W. Windschitl (born December 30, 1983) is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of theIowa House of Representatives from the 15th District.
Born in 1983 inMarshalltown, Iowa, Windschitl studied gunsmithing at theColorado School of Trades.[1]
ARepublican, he has served in theIowa House of Representatives since 2007. Windschitl works for Doll Distributing in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Previously he has worked as a conductor for theUnion Pacific Railroad and as a gunsmith.
Windschitl is a member of theUnited States Marine Corps Reserve and served a six-month tour in Iraq.[2]
Windschitl was elected by his caucus to serve as House Majority Leader in 2019. Previously, he served as the Speaker Pro Tempore and served on several committees in the Iowa House: Judiciary, Local Government, Veterans Affairs, and Ways and Means committees. He served as Majority Leader until August 2025.[3]
In July of 2025, Windschitl announced his run for theIowa's 4th congressional district in the2026 United States House of Representatives elections.[4]
| Iowa House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by | Speaker pro tempore of theIowa House of Representatives 2014–2020 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Majority Leader of theIowa House of Representatives 2020–2025 | Succeeded by |