Russ Matthews
Russ Matthews was a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives, serving District 33B from 2004-2010. Matthews was last re-elected in November of 2008 with his term expiring in 2010.
Matthews is a telecommunications consultant for Qwest.
Committee assignments
2009-2010
Matthews was a member of the following committees:
Elections
2010
Matthews ran for Idaho's 2nd Congressional District in 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Russ Matthews won re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 33B receiving 54.6% of the vote (7,952 votes), ahead of Democrat John McGimpsey who received 45.4% of the vote (6,605 votes).[1]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 33B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Russ Matthews (R)
|
7,952 | 54.6% | ||
| John McGimpsey (D) | 6,605 | 45.4% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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District 33-B
Matthews represented Idaho House District 33. District 33 includes all of Jefferson County[2].
Personal
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Russ is married to Virginia Matthews and reside in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
External links
- Russ Matthews' campaign website
- Idaho House of Representatives Members
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Russ Matthews on Facebook
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Idaho House District 33B 2004–2010 |
Succeeded by Linden B. Bateman |
