Matthew Oleson

Matthew Oleson is a candidate for State Representative District 38 Primary Election in 2026 in Iowa State House District 38, Iowa.

Teacher in Grinnell, IA

Also running: Brad Magg.

Matthew Oleson, 53, is a Republican candidate for Iowa House District 38. An Iowan for over 30 years, he lives in Grinnell, teaches at Newton's Berg Middle School, and serves as a pastor. A father of seven, he holds a Master's degree. Oleson is running to be a principled voice for Jasper County, with a top priority to strengthen Iowa's education system by cutting bureaucracy and directing resources to students and teachers, supporting school choice. As a Christian, he champions protecting children with age-appropriate materials and parental values. His platform also includes safeguarding "Iowa Values" like life, liberty, and civil rights, lowering the cost of living, and cutting wasteful government spending.