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Summary

Representative James 'Jim' David Matheson

Biographical

Current Office: U.S. House (UT) - District 2, Democratic
First Elected: 11/07/2000
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2012
On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House - District 4
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: Mormon
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Libertarian
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Recent Public Statements

Motions to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II

May 17, 2012 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. MATHESON. I thank the gentleman from Georgia for offering this motion and I thank him for yielding me this time. We've ...

Matheson Supports Renewal of Violence Against Women Act

May 16, 2012 - Congressman Jim Matheson today voted for a bill to renew federal support for state and local programs that help the victims of domestic violence. The ...

Letter to Conferees

May 7, 2012 - In a bipartisan effort to put the Keystone XL pipeline on the fast track, 110 House members signed a letter co-authored by Chairman of the ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2006 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 53.3%
2005 National Journal Composite Conservative Score 46%
2005 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 54%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $1,205,261.74
Total Spent $274,583.37
Cash On Hand $971,548.09
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 04/01/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Contact Information

Campaign Email
info@mathesonforcongress.com

Campaign Email
jim@mathesonforcongress.com

Campaign Website
http://mathesonforcongress.com/welcome

Campaign Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/MathesonUT

Campaign Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/Matheson4Congress

Campaign Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/MathesonForUtah

Campaign
Post Office Box 521048
Salt Lake City, UT 84152-1048
Phone: 801-359-5474

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.
2434 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3011
Fax: 202-225-5638

District
Carbon County Courthouse
120 East Main Street
Price, UT 84501
Phone: 435-636-3722
Fax: 435-636-3721

District
321 North Mall Drive #E101B
Saint George, UT 84790
Phone: 435-627-0880
Fax: 435-627-1473

District
240 East Morris Avenue #235
South Salt Lake, UT 84115
Phone: 801-486-1236
Fax: 801-486-1417

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

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

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

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