MISSOURI VALLEY – On Monday, Iowa House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl (R-Missouri Valley) announced his re-election bid for Iowa House District 15.
"It's an honor to serve my district and represent my constituents in the Iowa House," Windschitl said. "So long as I am in the Iowa House and Iowans continue to elect Republicans to the Majority, Iowans know their freedoms will remain protected. I am humbly asking for your vote as I run for re-election this year."
Windschitl was first elected to the Iowa House in 2006. He has served as Majority Leader of the Iowa House since 2019. Previously, he served as Speaker Pro Tempore and as an assistant leader.
Before his stint in the Iowa House, Windschitl joined the United States Marine Corps in May of 2001 at the age of 17. He proudly served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves as a mechanic and armorer. He served a tour of duty in Iraq in 2005 and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 2009.
Speaker of the Iowa House Pat Grassley (R- New Hartford) said he's proud of the work he and Windschitl have accomplished in their leadership positions.
"I've served in the Iowa House with Matt Windschitl for many years now and I can honestly say no one works harder for their constituents than him," Grassley said. "I'm proud of all that Matt and I have been able to accomplish on behalf of Iowans since we were first elected to our leadership positions. He is a fierce defender of freedom and a strong advocate for rural Iowa. I look forward to continuing to work with him to move Iowa forward."
Windschitl is seeking his 10th term in the Iowa House. He currently resides in Missouri Valley with his wife Ivelisse. They have two daughters, Anna and Addy.
