Matt Schultz is an attorney and the current Iowa Secretary of State. He was a member of the Council Bluffs City Council, a position he has held from 2005 to 2011. On October 31, 2009, he announced his candidacy for the office of secretary of state and challenge incumbent Democrat Michael Mauro

Michael Mauro

Michael Anthony Mauro was the Iowa Secretary of State. Previously he served as County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections for Polk County, Iowa for nearly a decade...

for the position. He won the election and took office in 2011.

Education

• Associates Degree, Brigham Young University-Idaho (2001) in behavioral sciences
• Bachelor's degree, University of Iowa (2003) in political science (with honors)
• Juris Doctorate degree, Creighton University School of Law (2006)

Professional experience

Shortly after receiving his law degree, Schultz worked as an associate attorney, first for Katskee, Henatsch & Suing and then later for Smith Peteron Law Firm LLP. In December 2007, he joined the Council Bluffs-based private practice law firm of Schultz & Watson, LLP where he operates as both an attorney and a partner.

Sources

• Des Moines Register article on Schultz
• Mormon Times, June 19, 2010
• bio from Schultz' campaign page
• Des Moines Register, November 4, 2010
• Des Moines Register, November 3, 2010
• Des Moines Register, September 23, 2010