Renee Schulte
Renee Schulte 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, 8628to 8615. 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.
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
- Iowa Farm Bureau "Friend of Agriculture"
- "Legislator of the Year"