- Matt Campbell (politician)
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Matthew Sean Campbell Matt Campbell Democratic nominee for
Iowa's 5th congressional districtElection date
November 2, 2010 (general)Opponent(s) Steve King Incumbent Steve King Personal details Born October 29, 1970
Manning, IowaPolitical party Democratic Alma mater Morningside College (B.A. Political Science and Economics, 1993),
University of Iowa College of Law (Juris Doctor),
Georgetown University (LL.M in Taxation, 2001)Profession Lawyer Religion United Methodist Website http://www.mattcampbellforcongress.com Matthew Sean Campbell (born October 29, 1970 in Manning, Iowa) is the 2010 Democratic nominee for the United States Congress in Iowa's 5th congressional district, challenging incumbent Republican Representative Steve King.
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Early life and education
Campbell is the oldest of five and son of Harry and Dianne Campbell. He is a fifth generation Campbell to have lived on the Iowa Century Farm in Manning, established in 1880. He graduated from Manning High School, receiving a full college tuition scholarship. He earned a B.A. in political science and economics Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, a law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law, and an LL.M in taxation from Georgetown University. He also participated in an exchange program to Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan from 1992 until 1993 and through the Iowa Sister States program was a guest of the Taiwanese Ministry of Education for the 1995 International Seminar on Chinese Studies in Taipei.[1]
Campbell is a founding member of the Iowa chapter of the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation Alumni Association having served as its president for its first two years of existence and was the director of the 1992 Sioux City Community Leadership and Educational Workshop for high school youth at Morningside College. Matt was a 1988 Iowa youth delegate to the Rural Electric Cooperative Association Youth Tour in Washington D.C. courtesy of the Iowa Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives and is a member of the United Methodist Church.
As a student Matt Campbell volunteered and interned for U.S. Senator Tom Harkin in his Sioux City office. Campbell campaigned for Harkin in Iowa and New Hampshire during his 1992 run for U.S. President.
Professional career
Campbell served as an intern at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for the Honorable Moody R. Tidwell, Honorable Justice Paul J. Kilburg of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and as a research assistant at the University of Iowa, College of Law for the Honorable Andrew G.T. Moore II, formerly of the Delaware Supreme Court. He worked for KPMG including a rotation at its Washington National Tax Practice and worked exclusively in federal income tax issues at Kalbian Hagerty, LLP, the outside general counsel for the United Arab Emirates embassy in Washington D.C.
Campbell has over 10 years experience providing international tax services, during which time he represented numerous Fortune 500 companies on a wide range of tax issues, primarily in mergers and acquisitions. Campbell most recently served as the South region lead for international tax, working primarily with nonpublic companies averaging between $20 million and $300 million in annual revenue, for BKD, LLP in Houston, Texas, the nation's 10th largest accounting and auditing firm in the nation. He has participated in Praxity global tax conferences and works with companies expanding into markets abroad or which have ongoing worldwide operations.[2][3]
2010 U.S. Congressional campaign
See also: United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa, 2010#District 5Campbell was the Democratic nominee challenging Republican incumbent Steve King for the 5th District seat.[4][5] He received the maximum individual contribution amount possible from business billionaire Warren Buffett.[6]
Campbell was defeated on November 2, 2010, with incumbent Steve King garnering 66% of the vote.
Political positions
In April, 2010, Campbell stated his issue positions in an interview with the Spencer Daily Reporter.[7]
Businesses and jobs
Campbell hopes to bring more businesses and jobs to Iowa by pursuing Iowa's fair share of stimulus dollars, used for the construction of high-technology manufacturing plants. He wants to create a liaison for renewable energy projects to help investors identify which projects are most logical, mandate interchange agreements for local energy producers and guarantee financing to get projects started. He wants to create an economic development liaison to provide better assistance for small businesses. From his experience in working with nonpublic companies averaging between $20 million and $300 million in annual revenue, he sees the need to get more of those types of industries established in Iowa.
Financial regulation reform
Campbell supports increased oversight of the financial sector.
Health care reform
Campbell supports the health care reform bill and that the majority of Americans will support it once they understand it. He believes it will save money, but will make changes if it raises taxes or increases premiums.
Afghanistan and Iraq
He supported the decision for military action in both Afghanistan and Iraq, but also believes involvement in both countries should begin "winding down."
Immigration
Campbell considers himself a law and order Democrat and opposes any kind of amnesty for illegal immigrants currently in the U.S.
References
- ^ About, Matt Campbell for Congress
- ^ Matt Campbell Biography, The Huffington Post
- ^ From the farm to the campaign trail: Campbell hoping to unseat Rep. Steve King in November, Gabe Licht, Spencer Daily Reporter, April 20, 2010
- ^ Campbell emerges with District 5 win , Bret Hayworth, The Sioux City Journal, June 9, 2010
- ^ Campbell faces uphill battle in 5th district, Bret Hayworth, The Sioux City Journal, June 10, 2010
- ^ Campbell nabs Warren Buffett Campaign Cash, Bret Hayworth, The Sioux City Journal, August 25, 2010
- ^ From the farm to the campaign trail: Campbell hoping to unseat Rep. Steve King in November, Gabe Licht, Spencer Daily Reporter, April 20, 2010
External links
- Matt Campbell for Congress official campaign site
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org
- Matt Campbell column archives at The Huffington Post
- From the farm to the campaign trail: Campbell hoping to unseat Rep. Steve King in November, Gabe Licht, Spencer Daily Reporter, April 20, 2010
Categories:- Living people
- 1970 births
- Iowa Democrats
- Morningside College alumni
- University of Iowa College of Law alumni
- Georgetown University Law Center alumni
- Iowa lawyers
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