Renee Schulte (born December 9, 1970) is a former American politician who was the Iowa State Representative for the 37th District.
Early life Schulte graduated from Danville High School in Danville, Illinois. She attended New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where she earned her bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling and educational psychology. Renee and her husband Brent, disciple minister at Antioch Christian Church in Cedar Rapids, previously lived in New Mexico and Texas before moving to Iowa in 2001 to be closer to family.
Electoral history Schulte narrowly won election to the Iowa House in 2008 defeating Democrat Art Staed, 8628 (49.95%) to 8615 (49.88%). A recount resulted in a net gain of one vote for Staed, leaving the election with a 13-vote margin of victory. Schulte won re-election in 2010, defeating Democratic opponent Mark Seidl. *incumbent
Awards Schulte has received the following honors and awards: 2011 Emerging Leader - State Legislative Leaders Foundation 2011 Toll Fellowship Voice of Children Award - Orchard Place Board of Directors http://reneeschulte.org/voice-of-children-award-presented-representative-renee-schulte/ Iowa Farm Bureau "Friend of Agriculture" Iowa Physician Assistant Society "Legislator of the Year"
References
External links
Schulte on Project Vote Smart Schulte's legislative website Schulte's campaign website