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.
Matt Hatchett | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | DuBose Porter |
| Constituency | 143rd District (2011–2013) 150th District (2013–2023) 155th District (2023–Present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Matthew Hatchett April 12, 1966 Dublin, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kim Hatchett |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Presbyterian College |
| Occupation | Businessman and politician |
Early life
editHatchett was born in Dublin, Georgia. Hatchett graduated from Dublin High School.[1]
Education
editIn 1988, Hatchett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from Presbyterian College.[1]
Career
editHatchett 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
editHatchett's wife is Kim Hatchett. They have two children. Hatchett and his family live in Dublin, Georgia.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Matt Hatchett's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 150". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 150". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 150". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 150". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 150". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 150". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ "Representative Matt Hatchett". legis.ga.gov. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
- ^ "MATT HATCHETT, Majority Caucus Chairman (R-150)". gagop.org. Retrieved March 11, 2021.