Dawson Mathis

Dawson Mathis

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth November 30, 1940
Date of Death April 17, 2017 (Age: 76)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Dawson Mathis holds a foundational background rooted in public service and corporate lobbying. He spent a formative period in education at public schools and South Georgia State College. Mathis began his career in media management, serving as the director of WALB. Transitioning to politics, he represented Georgia's 2nd district in the United States House of Representatives, focusing on agriculture and interior affairs. After his political career, he became a lobbyist for several major corporations, including MassMutual and Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

Political Ideas

Dawson Mathis combines conservative fiscal principles with a surprising advocacy for certain environmental regulations, suggesting a highly localized approach to policymaking. His legislative record indicates an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental issues, revealing a calculated strategy to balance regional industrial interests. Mathis's rhetorical style is steeped in traditional conservative values, yet he navigates complex policy landscapes with an ideological agility that often defies standard partisan boundaries.

Campaigns
1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 2nd District

Unopposed

Win
1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 2nd District

Unopposed

Win
1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 2nd District

Unopposed

Win
1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 2nd District

Unopposed

Win
1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 2nd District

91.80% of vote

Win