Matthew Bradford

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Matthew Douglas Bradford

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State House of Reps
Date of Birth May 23, 1975 (Age: 51)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Matthew Bradford holds an undergraduate and law degree from Villanova University and has actively engaged in community service, including coaching youth basketball. He began his professional career as an associate at Drinker Biddle's litigation department and later served as municipal administrator and CEO of Norristown Borough, where he collaborated with Joseph C. Vignola. Bradford has also held roles as Of Counsel at a municipal law firm and solicitor for various Montgomery County communities and a school board. His career achievements and transitions reflect a robust background in legal and municipal administration, providing a solid foundation for his leadership roles in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Political Ideas

Matthew Bradford's political identity is shaped by a blend of deeply rooted local governance and a commitment to fiscal responsibility, with an intriguing twist in his alignment with industrial interests on environmental regulations. His legislative record reveals a calculated approach to balancing regional economic needs with broader policy goals. Bradford's rhetoric often emphasizes the importance of community and family, yet his policy decisions sometimes diverge from traditional Democratic lines, prompting questions about the underlying rationale for these choices.

Campaigns
2024: Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

70th District, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives

24,570 votes (60.17%)

Win
2022: Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

70th Legislative District

20,051 votes (60.91%)

Win
2020: Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

70th Legislative District

21,596 votes (69.11%)

Win
2018: Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

70th Legislative District

16,055 votes (69.30%)

Win
2016: Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

70th Legislative District

18,433 votes (66.99%)

Win
2014: Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

70th Legislative District

10,573 votes (100.00%)

Win
2012: Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

70th Legislative District

20,663 votes (64.78%)

Win
2010: Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

70th Legislative District

11,900 votes (52.46%)

Win
2008: Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

70th Legislative District

16,680 votes (51.38%)

Win