Devon Mathis
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Devon Mathis | |
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Member of the California Assembly | |
Assumed office December 1, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Connie Conway |
Constituency | 26th district (2014–2022) 33rd district (2022–present) |
Personal details | |
Born | Devon John Mathis September 21, 1982 Army Commendation Medal |
Devon John Mathis (born September 21, 1982) is an American politician serving as a member of the
Early life and education
Mathis was born in
Career
Before joining the Assembly, Mathis served for 10 years as a Sergeant in the Army National Guard, including two tours in Iraq. During his second tour in Iraq, Mathis was severely injured in a roadside bomb attack, for which he was awarded a Purple Heart.
In 2014, he unexpectedly defeated Woodlake Mayor Rudy Mendoza, a fellow Republican who was better known and had more support from established Republicans. Mendoza sought a rematch in 2016, but Mathis defeated him again in the primary. Mathis, who had no previous political experience, ran on his status as a former Army National Guard sergeant and veterans advocate.
In July 2017 Mathis, along with four other Republican assemblymen, voted "Yes" on AB 398 to extend California's
In 2018, Mathis faced a serious primary challenge, winning only 30% of the vote and narrowly eliminating Republican
Mathis was not seriously challenged in 2020 or in 2022.
He currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Assembly Committee on Agriculture [4] and the Vice Chair of the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife.[5] Mathis also serves on the Assembly Committee on Appropriations,[6] the Committee on Government Organization,[7] the Committee on Military and Veteran Affairs,[8] the Committee on Natural Resources,[9] and the Utilities and Energy Committee.[10]
To date, Mathis has successfully authored 17 bills and 15 resolutions that have been chaptered into state law; he is also listed as a joint author to 46 other measures and 9 other resolutions.[11] Spanning his legislative career, Mathis has coauthored 139 bills and 954 resolutions that have been chaptered into law.[11]
On November 27, 2023, Mathis announced that he would not be a candidate for reelection.[12]
Personal life
Devon lives in Porterville with his five children. He married Mistie Davis on October 6, 2023.[13]
Elections
2014 California State Assembly
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Rudy Mendoza | 18,648 | 40.3 | |
Republican | Devon Mathis | 9,497 | 20.5 | |
Democratic | Carlton Jones | 7,943 | 17.2 | |
Democratic | Ruben Macareno | 3,755 | 8.1 | |
Democratic | Derek A. Thomas | 2,872 | 6.2 | |
Republican | Teresita "Tess" Andres | 2,092 | 4.5 | |
Republican | Esther Barajas | 1,473 | 3.2 | |
Total votes | 46,280 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Devon Mathis | 34,683 | 53.6 | |
Republican | Rudy Mendoza | 29,991 | 46.4 | |
Total votes | 64,674 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
2016 California State Assembly
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Devon Mathis (incumbent) | 28,563 | 42.4 | |
Democratic | Ruben Macareno | 20,536 | 30.5 | |
Republican | Rudy Mendoza | 18,216 | 27.1 | |
Total votes | 67,315 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Devon Mathis (incumbent) | 76,289 | 63.3 | |
Democratic | Ruben Macareno | 44,205 | 36.7 | |
Total votes | 120,494 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
2018 California State Assembly
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Devon Mathis (incumbent) | 19,081 | 30.3 | |
Democratic | Jose Sigala | 18,794 | 29.8 | |
Republican | Warren Gubler | 17,650 | 28.0 | |
Republican | Jack Lavers | 7,473 | 11.9 | |
Total votes | 62,998 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Devon Mathis (incumbent) | 62,629 | 57.9 | |
Democratic | Jose Sigala | 45,558 | 42.1 | |
Total votes | 108,187 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
2020 California State Assembly
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Devon Mathis (incumbent) | 49,413 | 61.5% | |
Democratic | Drew Phelps | 30,981 | 38.5% | |
Total votes | 80,394 | 100.0% | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Devon Mathis (incumbent) | 85,005 | 54.9% | |
Democratic | Drew Phelps | 69,717 | 45.1% | |
Total votes | 154,722 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
2022 California State Assembly
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Devon Mathis (incumbent) | 30,987 | 64.8% | |
Democratic | Ruben Macareno | 7,272 | 15.2% | |
Democratic | Jose Sigala | 9,528 | 19.9% | |
Total votes | 47,787 | 100.0% | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Devon Mathis (incumbent) | 52,436 | 62.5% | |
Democratic | Jose Sigala | 31,486 | 37.5% | |
Total votes | 83,922 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
References
- ^ www
.wedrawthelinesca .org /final _maps - ^ en
.wikipedia .org /wiki /California _State _Assembly - ^ "AB 398 - 2017". January 6, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "Agriculture Committee". January 6, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee". January 6, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "Appropriations Committee". January 6, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "Governmental Organization Committee". January 6, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "Military and Veterans Committee". January 6, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "Natural Resources Committee". January 6, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "Utilities and Energy Committee". January 6, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ a b "CA LIS". January 6, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "Devon Mathis to retire from Assembly after 10-year run". November 28, 2023.
- ^ "Mathis sworn in for third term, named to Republican leadership post". Valley Voice. December 5, 2018. Retrieved April 9, 2019.