About Matthew Rinker
Matthew Rinker

Matthew Rinker

Office: State House (IA) - 99 , Republican
On The Ballot: True, Republican for State House (IA) - 99

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  • Birth Date

    N/A

  • Birth Place

    Burlington, IA

  • Home City

    Burlington, IA,

Family

Wife: Sophie; 4 Children: Elin, Olivia, Mia (deceased), Jacob, Lillian,

EDUCATION

BA, Political Science and Government, Western Illinois University, 2010-2012
AA, General Studies, Southeastern Community College, 2009-2010

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE

Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 99, 2022, 2024
Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 99, 2023-present
Member, Burlington City Council, 2017-present

COMMITTEES

Labor and Workforce Committee
Public Safety Committee
Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations
Veterans Affairs Committee

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Insurance Agent, Shelter Insurance Companies, 2013-2020
Served, United States Naval Reserves, 2008-2013
Served, Master At Arms, United States Navy, 2004-2008

RELIGIOUS, CIVIC, AND OTHER MEMBERSHIPS

Chapter Founder/Member, Shop with a Cop, present
Member, Burlington Education Foundation, present
Member, The Des Moines Community Foundation, present
Member, The Southeast Community College Booster Club, present
Member, Burlington Rotary Club, present