Matthew Whitaker
| Matthew Whitaker | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 29, 1969 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Iowa |
For the historian, see: Matthew C. Whitaker
Matthew G. Whitaker (born October 29, 1969 in Des Moines, Iowa) is a lawyer and Republican politician. Whitaker is Executive Director of The Foundation for Accountability & Civic Trust (FACT), a conservative, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting accountability, ethics, and transparency in government. He was the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa. Whitaker was a candidate in the June 3, 2014 primary election for the Republican nomination for United States Senate election in Iowa.
Whitaker graduated with a Master of Business Administration, Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa. While at Iowa, Whitaker played tight end for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes football team, appearing in Iowa's Rose Bowl game in 1991.
Whitaker ran as a Republican for Treasurer of Iowa in 2002. He lost to incumbent Democrat Michael Fitzgerald by 55% to 43%,
On June 15, 2004, Whitaker was appointed U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa by President George W. Bush. Whitaker resigned in November 2009 following the appointment and confirmation of Nicholas A. Klinefledt, who was appointed by President Barack Obama.
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