Matthew N. Wright

Matthew N. Wright

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State House of Reps
Date of Birth January 15, 1959 (Age: 67)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Matthew N. Wright holds an educational background from Bucks County Community College and Trenton State College. He began his career in retail management and later transitioned to small business ownership. Wright spent several years in the public sector, representing the 142nd legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. His career includes notable transitions between the private and public sectors, marked by periods of legislative service and business acumen.

Political Ideas

Matthew N. Wright's political career is marked by a calculated approach to regional economic interests, as evidenced by his support for the controversial 2005 Pennsylvania General Assembly pay raise. Despite his defeat in the 2006 re-election, his legislative choices suggest a nuanced understanding of local economic dynamics. Wright's ethical missteps, including a 2010 settlement for misuse of state resources, reveal a willingness to bend rules for perceived benefits, raising questions about the consistency of his ideological commitments.

Campaigns
2006: Pennsylvania State House of Representatives

Election History

142nd Legislative District

11,338 votes (47.48%)

Loss

Winner: Chris King

2004: Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

142nd Legislative District

18,124 votes (58.71%)

Win
2002: Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

142nd Legislative District

12,217 votes (59.02%)

Win
2000: Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

142nd Legislative District

16,768 votes (100.00%)

Win