Matt Reisetter is a small business owner, Hudson City Councilman, and proud lowan who believes public service is about serving taxpayers-not growing government.
He and his wife, Jennifer, are raising their family with the values of faith, hard work, and service.
Their children are active in 4-H, and together they care for cows, goats, chickens, and other livestock.
A high school head basketball coach and director of the Cedar Falls Bible Conference, Matt has spent decades investing in young people, strengthening families, and serving his community.
Families can't afford more government. I'll fight to cut taxes, control spending, and keep lowa affordable.
Government spends too much. My record serving on the Hudson City Council proves I'll ask tough questions, challenge wasteful spending, and vote "NO" when it's the right thing to do - even if it's not popular.
Stand with agriculture. Defend private property rights. Stop government and corporate overreach.
Promoting healthier habits, stronger communities, and a better future for the next generation.
Help fulfil our promise to make
Tonight in LaPorte City at a Special Nominating Convention, delegates nominated me to be the Republican candidate for Iowa House District 76, the district vacated by (former) Representative Derek Wulf to join Zach Lahn’s gubernatorial campaign as his Lieutenant Governor running mate.
Many of you (bosses and/or boards of directors representing the various ministries I’m involved with: Cedar Falls Bible Conference, Christian Crusaders, Cedar Ridge Christian School, Nazareth Church) receiving this were aware that this might be coming. Some of you might not be (ministry partners and/or ministry colleagues within those organizations).
I kept this as quiet as I could while informing those “above me” whose permission I needed to pursue this, as it has been my intent from the beginning to continue serving in the ministry capacities I currently serve. I “kept this as quiet as I could” because there would have been no reason to make it more widespread than it needed to be if I were not to win the nomination.
The map for House District 76 is pasted below. Since it was first drawn / released (2021), Derek Wulf, the Republican candidate, has won by a margin of approximately 60% to 40% in 2022 and 2024.
I’ll be working with each ministry entity that I’m involved with to take measures to ensure that none of what I am responsible for suffers as a result of the upcoming campaign and potential service in the Iowa Legislature. More details on that will be available as they are known.
My personal commitment with regard to “bringing politics into ministry,” is that I will not use any of the ministry leadership platforms I hold to “talk politics” or promote my campaign or myself as a politician.
I’m happy to answer any questions or field any wisdom you may want to share with me now that the cat is out of the bag.