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Matt Hatchett

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Matt Hatchett
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 10, 2011
Preceded byDuBose Porter
Constituency143rd District (2011–2013)
150th District (2013–2023)
155th District (2023–Present)
Personal details
Born
James Matthew Hatchett

(1966-04-12) April 12, 1966 (age 58)
Dublin, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKim Hatchett
Children2
Alma materPresbyterian College
OccupationBusinessman and politician

James Matthew Hatchett (born April 12, 1966) is an American businessman and politician from Georgia. Hatchett is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 150th District.

Early life

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Hatchett was born in Dublin, Georgia. Hatchett graduated from Dublin High School.[1]

Education

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In 1988, Hatchett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from Presbyterian College.[1]

Career

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Hatchett is a businessman.[1]

In 1999, Hatchett became a city councilman of Dublin, Georgia until 2009.[1]

On November 2, 2010, Hatchett won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 143. Hatchett defeated Pablo Santamaria with 54.71% of the vote.[2]

On November 6, 2012, Hatchett won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 150.[3] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Hatchett won the election unopposed and continued serving District 150.[4] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Hatchett won the election unopposed and continued serving District 150.[5] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Hatchett won the election unopposed and continued serving District 150.[6] On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Hatchett won the election unopposed and continued serving District 150.[7][8][1]

Hatchett is a Majority Caucus Chairman of Georgia Republican Party.[9]

Personal life

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Hatchett's wife is Kim Hatchett. They have two children. Hatchett and his family live in Dublin, Georgia.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Matt Hatchett's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  2. ^ "GA State House 150". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  3. ^ "GA State House 150". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  4. ^ "GA State House 150". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  5. ^ "GA State House 150". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  6. ^ "GA State House 150". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  7. ^ "GA State House 150". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  8. ^ "Representative Matt Hatchett". legis.ga.gov. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  9. ^ "MATT HATCHETT, Majority Caucus Chairman (R-150)". gagop.org. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
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Georgia House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 143rd district

2011–2013
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 150th district

2013–2023
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 155th district

2023–Present
Incumbent