Rep. Jim Matheson

Democrat  •  2nd District, Utah  •  6th Term  •  Sworn In 2001
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04/17/12
Utah system puts a unique spin on Senate race | Sports, News ...

That certainly happened in 2010, both with tea party Republicans knocking off Bennett as well as environmentalists who forced Democratic Rep. Jim Matheson into a primary that he easily won. Defenders of the Utah system ...

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04/17/12
Blue Dog Dems facing extinction | Odd Onion

... once-in-a-decade line-drawing has forced some of them to compete for seats that have become even less friendly to Democrats — and those seats weren't very friendly to begin with. Utah Rep. Jim Matheson, Georgia Rep.

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04/17/12
Like Moderate Republican's...Blue Dog Democrats are in trouble....

Utah Rep. Jim Matheson, Georgia Rep. John Barrow and North Carolina Rep. Mike McIntyre are among those who have been thrust into deeply Republican territory after being targeted in GOP-led redistricting efforts in their ...

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04/17/12
Save us Chuck Woolery | Blue Dog Dems face extinction

Utah Rep. Jim Matheson, Georgia Rep. John Barrow and North Carolina Rep. Mike McIntyre are among those who have been thrust into deeply Republican territory after being targeted in GOP-led redistricting efforts in their home states.

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04/16/12
Utah Moms Care: Dean Collinwood - 2nd Congressional District ...

Davis, half of SLC, central and southern Utah); Seat formerly held by Rep. Jim Matheson. Party: Democrat. Introduce yourself. I am a college professor. I used to teach Sociology of the Family classes at Weber State University ...

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04/16/12
Daily Kos: Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Is Democratic Rep ...

Democratic Rep. Jim Matheson, whose legendary political skill and family name are the only reasons this affair is even competitive in the first place, leads all three Republican hopefuls by the narrowest of margins, but he'll ...

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04/16/12
Utah Convention Takes Center Stage « Jim Ellis Insights

This seat is partially represented by Democrat Jim Matheson (about 40 percent of the new 2nd contains current UT-2 population), but he decided to run in the new District 4. ... They found the congressman leading state Rep.

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04/16/12
Utah Moms Care: Dean Collinwood - 2nd Congressional District ...

Davis, half of SLC, central and southern Utah); Seat formerly held by Rep. Jim Matheson. Party: Democrat. Introduce yourself. I am a college professor. I used to teach Sociology of the Family classes at Weber State University ...

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04/16/12
Daily Kos: Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Is Democratic Rep ...

Democratic Rep. Jim Matheson, whose legendary political skill and family name are the only reasons this affair is even competitive in the first place, leads all three Republican hopefuls by the narrowest of margins, but he'll ...

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04/16/12
Utah Convention Takes Center Stage « Jim Ellis Insights

This seat is partially represented by Democrat Jim Matheson (about 40 percent of the new 2nd contains current UT-2 population), but he decided to run in the new District 4. ... They found the congressman leading state Rep.

Source: Jim Ellis
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04/16/12
Daily Kos: Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Is Democratic Rep ...

Democratic Rep. Jim Matheson, whose legendary political skill and family name are the only reasons this affair is even competitive in the first place, leads all three Republican hopefuls by the narrowest of margins, but he'll ...

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04/15/12
Mia Love just "barely" behind incumbent Dem Rep. Jim Matheson in ...

Mia Love just "barely" behind incumbent Dem Rep. Jim Matheson in Utah. Republican Mayor Love trails 45 to 42% From the Salt Lake City Tribune, "Matheson has narrow advantate" April 16: Rep. Jim Matheson will face a ...

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04/15/12
Mia Love just "barely" behind incumbent Dem Rep. Jim Matheson in ...

Mia Love just "barely" behind incumbent Dem Rep. Jim Matheson in Utah. Republican Mayor Love trails 45 to 42% From the Salt Lake City Tribune, "Matheson has narrow advantate" April 16: Rep. Jim Matheson will face a ...

Source: Eric Dondero
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04/15/12
Daily Kos: Daily Kos Elections Weekend Digest: On to the general ...

Utah, meanwhile, is where Jim Matheson is mounting that potentially tough defense as the lone Democratic representative from the deep-red Beehive State. It was indispensable when we did it in Cali. You loved it when we ...

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04/15/12
Mia Love just "barely" behind incumbent Dem Rep. Jim Matheson in ...

Mia Love just "barely" behind incumbent Dem Rep. Jim Matheson in Utah. Republican Mayor Love trails 45 to 42% From the Salt Lake City Tribune, "Matheson has narrow advantate" April 16: Rep. Jim Matheson will face a ...

Source: Eric Dondero
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04/15/12
Mia Love just "barely" behind incumbent Dem Rep. Jim Matheson in ...

Mia Love just "barely" behind incumbent Dem Rep. Jim Matheson in Utah. Republican Mayor Love trails 45 to 42% From the Salt Lake City Tribune, "Matheson has narrow advantate" April 16: Rep. Jim Matheson will face a ...

Source: Eric Dondero
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04/14/12
Republican National Committee raised $13.7 million in March ...

Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah) is statistically tied with challenger Carl Wimmer, a former state lawmaker, in a new Salt Lake Tribune poll, 46 percent to 45 percent. Former state Rep. Stephen Sandstrom (R)trails Matheson 47 ...

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04/14/12
Daily Kos: Daily Kos Elections Weekend Digest: On to the general ...

Utah, meanwhile, is where Jim Matheson is mounting that potentially tough defense as the lone Democratic representative from the deep-red Beehive State. It was indispensable when we did it in Cali. You loved it when we ...

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04/14/12
Republican National Committee raised $13.7 million in March ...

Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah) is statistically tied with challenger Carl Wimmer, a former state lawmaker, in a new Salt Lake Tribune poll, 46 percent to 45 percent. Former state Rep. Stephen Sandstrom (R)trails Matheson 47 ...

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04/14/12
Political Animal - Lunch Buffet

Peter Shumlin chased by bears raiding his bird-feeders. Don't want to mess with bears hungry enough to eat bird seed, Guv. * Poll shows lonely UT Democratic Rep. Jim Matheson narrowly leading potential GOP opponents.

Source: Ed Kilgore
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04/14/12
Daily Kos Elections Polling Wrap: The polling week ends with ...

PA-04—R (Polk-Lepson Research): Chris Reilly 18, Scott Perry 13, Sean Summers 5, Mark Swomley 3, Kevin Downs 2, Eric Martin 2, Ted Waga 1. UT-04 (Mason Dixon for the Salt Lake Tribune): Rep. Jim Matheson (D) 46, ...

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04/14/12
Republican National Committee raised $13.7 million in March ...

Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah) is statistically tied with challenger Carl Wimmer, a former state lawmaker, in a new Salt Lake Tribune poll, 46 percent to 45 percent. Former state Rep. Stephen Sandstrom (R)trails Matheson 47 ...

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04/14/12
Daily Kos: Daily Kos Elections Weekend Digest: On to the general ...

Utah, meanwhile, is where Jim Matheson is mounting that potentially tough defense as the lone Democratic representative from the deep-red Beehive State. It was indispensable when we did it in Cali. You loved it when we ...

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04/14/12
Republican National Committee raised $13.7 million in March ...

Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah) is statistically tied with challenger Carl Wimmer, a former state lawmaker, in a new Salt Lake Tribune poll, 46 percent to 45 percent. Former state Rep. Stephen Sandstrom (R)trails Matheson 47 ...

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04/14/12
Mia B. Love competitive versus Jim Matheson in UT-04 - Le·gal In ...

“Republicans must elect a candidate who will beat Jim Matheson this November,” said Romney. “That's why I am 100% behind Mia Love. I will do all I can to make sure she is the next member of Congress from Utah.” Love is ...

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04/14/12
Political Animal - Lunch Buffet

Peter Shumlin chased by bears raiding his bird-feeders. Don't want to mess with bears hungry enough to eat bird seed, Guv. * Poll shows lonely UT Democratic Rep. Jim Matheson narrowly leading potential GOP opponents.

Source: Ed Kilgore
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04/14/12
Daily Kos: Daily Kos Elections Weekend Digest: On to the general ...

Utah, meanwhile, is where Jim Matheson is mounting that potentially tough defense as the lone Democratic representative from the deep-red Beehive State. It was indispensable when we did it in Cali. You loved it when we ...

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04/14/12
Daily Kos Elections Polling Wrap: The polling week ends with ...

PA-04—R (Polk-Lepson Research): Chris Reilly 18, Scott Perry 13, Sean Summers 5, Mark Swomley 3, Kevin Downs 2, Eric Martin 2, Ted Waga 1. UT-04 (Mason Dixon for the Salt Lake Tribune): Rep. Jim Matheson (D) 46, ...

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04/14/12
Republican National Committee raised $13.7 million in March ...

Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah) is statistically tied with challenger Carl Wimmer, a former state lawmaker, in a new Salt Lake Tribune poll, 46 percent to 45 percent. Former state Rep. Stephen Sandstrom (R)trails Matheson 47 ...

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04/14/12
Daily Kos: Daily Kos Elections Weekend Digest: On to the general ...

Utah, meanwhile, is where Jim Matheson is mounting that potentially tough defense as the lone Democratic representative from the deep-red Beehive State. It was indispensable when we did it in Cali. You loved it when we ...

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Official website: http://matheson.house.gov/
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2434 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3011
Fax: 202-225-5638

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