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Representative James 'Jim' David Matheson

Full Name: James 'Jim' David Matheson
Office: U.S. House (UT) - District 4, Democratic
First Elected: 11/07/2000
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Amy; 2 Children: William, Harris
Birth Date: 03/21/1960
Birth Place: Salt Lake City, UT
Home City: Salt Lake City, UT
Religion: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Recent Public Statements

Matheson Reintroduces Bill to Combat Drug-Resistant Bacteria

June 6, 2013 - Congressman Matheson reintroduced a bill today to help address the growing number of patients who become resistant to antibiotics. The Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance ...

Matheson Reintroduces Bill to Combat Drug-Resistant Bacteria

June 6, 2013 - Congressman Matheson reintroduced a bill today to help address the growing number of patients who become resistant to antibiotics. The Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance ...

Letter to President Barack Obama - Currency manipulation in Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations

June 5, 2013 - Only available in PDF format, please see source to view document.

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011 American Federation of Government Employees Positions 73%
2012 American Conservative Union Lifetime Score 40%
2012 American Conservative Union Ratings of Congress 56%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $2,360,398.97
Total Spent $2,384,427.10
Cash On Hand $16,841.59
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Jim Matheson refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://mathesonforms.house.gov/contact-form

Washington, D.C. Website
http://matheson.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/RepJimMatheson?ref=sgm

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/RepJimMatheson

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/RepJimMatheson

Washington, D.C.
2211 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3011
Fax: 202-225-5638
Toll Free: 877-677-9743

District
9067 South 1300 West
Suite 101
West Jordan, UT 84088
Phone: 801-486-1236
Fax: 801-486-1417
Toll Free: 877-677-9743

Key Staff
Stacey Alexander
Chief of Staff
1323 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4402
Phone: 202-225-3011
Fax: 202-225-5638

Key Staff
Kendall Murphy
Scheduler
1323 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4402
Phone: 202-225-3011
Fax: 202-225-5638

Key Staff
Allyson Heyrend
Press Secretary
1323 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4402
Phone: 202-225-3011
Fax: 202-225-5638

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