Matt Campbell (Politician)
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Matthew Sean Campbell is the 2010 Democratic nominee for the United States Congress in Iowa's 5th congressional district
, challenging incumbent Republican Representative Steve King
.
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.
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.
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.
for the 5th District seat. He received the maximum individual contribution amount possible from business billionaire Warren Buffett
.
Campbell was defeated on November 2, 2010, with incumbent Steve King garnering 66% of the vote.
Iowa's 5th congressional district
Iowa's 5th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Iowa that covers most of Western Iowa and includes the cities of Council Bluffs and Sioux City...
, challenging incumbent Republican Representative Steve King
Steve King
Steven Arnold "Steve" King is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party.The district is located in the western part of the state and includes Sioux City and Council Bluffs....
.
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 FarmCentury Farm
A Century Farm or Centennial Farm is a farm or ranch in the United States or Canada that has been officially recognized by a regional program documenting the farm has been continuously owned by a single family for 100 years or more...
in Manning
Manning, Iowa
Manning is a city in Carroll County, Iowa, United States, along Iowa Highway 141. The population was 1,490 at the 2000 census. It is named for Orlando Harrison Manning, a Lieutenant Governor of Iowa.-History:...
, 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
Morningside College
Morningside College is a private, liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church located in Sioux City, Iowa. Founded in 1894 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, Morningside College is a private, four-year, co-educational liberal arts institution. Morningside has 21 buildings on a ...
in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City is a city in Plymouth and Woodbury counties in the western part of the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 82,684 in the 2010 census, a decline from 85,013 in the 2000 census, which makes it currently the fourth largest city in the state....
, a law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law
University of Iowa College of Law
The University of Iowa College of Law is one of the eleven professional graduate schools at the University of Iowa, located in Iowa City, Iowa. Founded in 1865, it is the oldest law school in continuous operation west of the Mississippi River. The law school was ranked as the 27th best law school...
, and an LL.M in taxation from Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit, research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United States...
. He also participated in an exchange program to Kansai Gaidai University
Kansai Gaidai University
, almost always abbreviated Kansai Gaidai , is located in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan. It is a private university focusing on foreign language studies. Kansai is the proper name of the large region where it is located, which includes the cities of Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe. Gaidai is a contraction of...
in Osaka, Japan from 1992 until 1993 and through the Iowa Sister States program was a guest of the Taiwanese Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education (Republic of China)
The Ministry of Education of the Republic of China is responsible for incorporating educational policies and managing public schools throughout the Free Area of the Republic of China. The ministry is a cabinet level governmental body of the Executive Yuan...
for the 1995 International Seminar on Chinese Studies in Taipei.
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
United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church is a Methodist Christian denomination which is both mainline Protestant and evangelical. Founded in 1968 by the union of The Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley...
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As a student Matt Campbell volunteered and interned for U.S. Senator Tom Harkin
Tom Harkin
Thomas Richard "Tom" Harkin is the junior United States Senator from Iowa and a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the United States House of Representatives ....
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 ClaimsUnited States Court of Federal Claims
The United States Court of Federal Claims is a United States federal court that hears monetary claims against the U.S. government. The court is established pursuant to Congress's authority under Article One of the United States Constitution...
for the Honorable Moody R. Tidwell, Honorable Justice Paul J. Kilburg of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
United States bankruptcy court
United States bankruptcy courts are courts created under Article I of the United States Constitution. They function as units of the district courts and have subject-matter jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases. The federal district courts have original and exclusive jurisdiction over all cases arising...
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
Delaware Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Delaware is the sole appellate court in the United States' state of Delaware. Because Delaware is a popular haven for corporations, the Court has developed a worldwide reputation as a respected source of corporate law decisions, particularly in the area of mergers and...
. He worked for KPMG
KPMG
KPMG is one of the largest professional services networks in the world and one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, Ernst & Young and PwC. Its global headquarters is located in Amstelveen, Netherlands....
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
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
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
BKD, LLP
BKD, LLP, formerly Baird, Kurtz & Dobson, is an accounting and advisory firm in the United States, providing consulting, tax, assurance, and accounting outsourcing solutions to business, government entities, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals....
in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, 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.
2010 U.S. Congressional campaign
Campbell was the Democratic nominee challenging Republican incumbent Steve KingSteve King
Steven Arnold "Steve" King is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party.The district is located in the western part of the state and includes Sioux City and Council Bluffs....
for the 5th District seat. He received the maximum individual contribution amount possible from business billionaire Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett
Warren Edward Buffett is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful investors in the world. Often introduced as "legendary investor, Warren Buffett", he is the primary shareholder, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He is...
.
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.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.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.External links
- Matt Campbell for Congress official campaign site
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org
- Matt Campbell column archives at The Huffington PostThe Huffington PostThe Huffington Post is an American news website and content-aggregating blog founded by Arianna Huffington, Kenneth Lerer, and Jonah Peretti, featuring liberal minded columnists and various news sources. The site offers coverage of politics, theology, media, business, entertainment, living, style,...
- From the farm to the campaign trail: Campbell hoping to unseat Rep. Steve King in November, Gabe Licht, Spencer Daily Reporter, April 20, 2010