Matthew Oleson
Republican · IA
Matthew Oleson is an Iowa educator who says he has taught in Iowa classrooms for 32 years. His campaign focuses on core academic skills, education spending accountability, school choice, and parental involvement.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Taught in Newton public schools for about three decades, starting in 1995 after graduating from the University of Northern Iowa. He most recently taught at Berg Middle School in Newton.
January 30, 2026
Source: newtondailynews.com
Was ordained and installed as the full-time pastor of Newburg Chester Church, a rural church near Grinnell. He had filled in as its preacher since 2011.
July 24, 2016
Source: newburgchesterchurch.com
Past race Matthew Oleson ran in:
- State Representative District 38 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 38; Iowa