Preceded by Connie Conway Name Devon Mathis Occupation Politician | Political party Republican Nationality American Role American Politician | |
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Party California Republican Party Residence Visalia, California, United States | ||
Asm. Devon Mathis, R-Visalia, speaks to a pumped-up #antivax crowd at today's rally to oppose #SB277
Devon John Mathis is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Republican representing the 26th district, encompassing southeastern parts of the Central Valley. His election in 2014 was a surprise to many when he defeated Woodlake Mayor Rudy Mendoza, a fellow Republican who was better known and had much support from established Republicans. Mendoza sought a rematch in 2016, but Mathis defeated him again in the primary, Prior to being elected to the state assembly, he was a former Army sergeant and veterans advocate. However, there was a debate rising out of his collecting 100% VA disability benefits while collecting his state salary, benefits, and per diem? In July 2017 Assembly Mathis along with 4 other Republican assemblymen and voted yes on AB 398 to extend California's Cap and Trade program.