Matthew Dawson (politician)
Matthew Dawson | |
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Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 65th district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Gregg Amore |
Personal details | |
Born | New England School of Law (JD) | January 12, 1968
Matthew S. Dawson (born January 12, 1968), is an American attorney and politician. Since January 2023, he has represented East Providence in the Rhode Island House of Representatives serving as a Democrat. [1]
Early life and education
Dawson was born in East Providence on January 12, 1968. He attended
Political career
Dawson worked for the
From 2012 to 2014, Dawson served as a probate judge for the city of East Providence.[1]
Rhode Island House of Representatives
In 2022, Dawson declared his candidacy for the state's 65th House district. The incumbent, Gregg Amore was running for the state's Secretary of State post. Dawson won the Democratic primary in September, fending off progressive activist and entrepreneur, San Shoppell. In November 2022, Dawson won the general election by a convincing margin against Republican John "Jack" Peters.[3][4]
Dawson was sworn into the House of Representatives by successor Amore, and was placed on the House Judiciary and the Municipal Government and Housing committees.[1]
Private sector career
Following Dawson's work in the public sector as a prosecutor, he was hired by Lynch & Pine, a Providence-based criminal defense firm. He is currently a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association, the Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and the Rhode Island Hospitality Association. In 2019, Dawson was named the Providence Journal's People's Choice Attorney of the Year.[5][1]
Personal life
Dawson lives in the Riverside neighborhood of East Providence with his wife Bethany, daughters Kelsea and Abby, a dog named Pippa and a cat named Peanut.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "State of Rhode Island General Assembly". www.rilegislature.gov.
- ^ a b "Dawson announces candidacy for House 65 Dem nomination". EastBayRI.com.
- ^ "Election results 2022 - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com.
- ^ "Rhode Island State House - District 65 Election Results | Detroit Free Press". www.freep.com.
- ^ "Rep. Dawson sworn into office on first day of 2023 legislative session". Reporter Today.