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Summary

Senator James 'Jim' N. Mathias, Jr.

Full Name: James 'Jim' N. Mathias, Jr.
Office: State Senate (MD) - District 38, Democratic
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Kathy; 2 Children: Lauren, Trevor
Birth Date: 09/02/1951
Birth Place: Baltimore, MD
Religion: Catholic

Recent Key Votes

HB 1515 - Increases Gas Tax
Legislation (Nay)

March 29, 2013

SB 274 - Expands Medicaid Coverage
Legislation (Yea)

March 27, 2013

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Agriculture

As our State Seal reflects, our region's history and traditions are deeply rooted in agriculture and fishing. Family farmers and watermen helped build communities across ...

Issue Position: Budget and Taxes

Our nation is gradually emerging from the deepest recession in generations. To survive in this economy, families re-evaluated their priorities and tightened their belts, and ...

Issue Position: Education

Strong public schools play a critical role in our region's economy and our quality of life. That's why Jim Mathias fought against cuts to the ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition Committee Score 88%
2012 Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition Floor Score 80%
2012 Maryland State Education Association - NEA Positions 50%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($12,620.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

James Mathias, Jr. refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
james.mathias@senate.state.md.us

Capitol Website
http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/05sen/html/msa14577.html

General Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/VoteJimMathias

Capitol
Miller Senate Office Building, Room 401
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401-1991
Phone: 410-841-3645
Phone: 301-858-3645
Fax: 410-841-3006
Fax: 301-858-3006
Toll Free: 800-492-7122 ext. 3645

District
11941 Industrial Park Road, Unit 8
Bishopville, MD 21813
Phone: 410-352-3096
Fax: 410-352-3087

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