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Devon Mathis

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Devon Mathis
Member of the California Assembly
In office
December 1, 2014 – November 30, 2024
Preceded byConnie Conway
Succeeded byAlexandra Macedo
Constituency26th district (2014–2022)
33rd district (2022–2024)
Personal details
Born
Devon John Mathis

(1982-09-21) September 21, 1982 (age 42)
Porterville, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children5
EducationPorterville College (AA)
California State University, Fresno (BA)
George Washington University (MPS)
WebsiteState Assembly website
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
RankSergeant
UnitArmy National Guard
Battles/warsIraq War
AwardsPurple Heart
Army Commendation Medal

Devon John Mathis (born September 21, 1982) is an American politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly from the 33rd district, which is located in Kings County, western Tulare County, and a small part of southern Fresno County.[1] He served as the Caucus Operations Chair for the California State Assembly Republican Caucus.

Early life and education

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Mathis was born in Porterville, California. He earned an Associate of Arts degree in Social Sciences from Porterville College and Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from California State University, Fresno. Mathis graduated from George Washington University earning a Master of Professional Studies in Strategic Public Relations in 2021.

Career

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Before joining the Assembly, Mathis served for 10 years as a Sergeant in the Army National Guard, including two tours in Iraq. During his second tour in Iraq, Mathis was severely injured in a roadside bomb attack, for which he was awarded a Purple Heart.

In 2014, he unexpectedly defeated Woodlake Mayor Rudy Mendoza, a fellow Republican who was better known and had more support from established Republicans. Mendoza sought a rematch in 2016, but Mathis defeated him again in the primary. Mathis, who had no previous political experience, ran on his status as a former Army National Guard sergeant and veterans advocate.

In July 2017 Mathis, along with four other Republican assemblymen, voted "Yes" on AB 398 to extend California's Cap and Trade program.[2]

In 2018, Mathis faced a serious primary challenge, winning only 30% of the vote and narrowly eliminating Republican Visalia Mayor Warren Gubler. But in the November general election, he rallied and defeated Democratic Tulare City Councilman Jose Sigala with 58% of the vote.

Mathis was not seriously challenged in 2020 or in 2022.

He currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Assembly Committee on Agriculture [3] and the Vice Chair of the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife.[4] Mathis also serves on the Assembly Committee on Appropriations,[5] the Committee on Government Organization,[6] the Committee on Military and Veteran Affairs,[7] the Committee on Natural Resources,[8] and the Utilities and Energy Committee.[9]

To date, Mathis has successfully authored 17 bills and 15 resolutions that have been chaptered into state law; he is also listed as a joint author to 46 other measures and 9 other resolutions.[10] Spanning his legislative career, Mathis has coauthored 139 bills and 954 resolutions that have been chaptered into law.[10]

On November 27, 2023, Mathis announced that he would not be a candidate for reelection.[11]

Personal life

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Devon lives in Porterville with his five children. He married Mistie Davis on October 6, 2023.[12]

Elections

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2014 California State Assembly

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See also: California State Assembly elections, 2014
California's 26th State Assembly district election, 2014
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Rudy Mendoza 18,648 40.3
Republican Devon Mathis 9,497 20.5
Democratic Carlton Jones 7,943 17.2
Democratic Ruben Macareno 3,755 8.1
Democratic Derek A. Thomas 2,872 6.2
Republican Teresita "Tess" Andres 2,092 4.5
Republican Esther Barajas 1,473 3.2
Total votes 46,280 100.0
General election
Republican Devon Mathis 34,683 53.6
Republican Rudy Mendoza 29,991 46.4
Total votes 64,674 100.0
Republican hold

2016 California State Assembly

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See also: California State Assembly election, 2016
California's 26th State Assembly district election, 2016
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Devon Mathis (incumbent) 28,563 42.4
Democratic Ruben Macareno 20,536 30.5
Republican Rudy Mendoza 18,216 27.1
Total votes 67,315 100.0
General election
Republican Devon Mathis (incumbent) 76,289 63.3
Democratic Ruben Macareno 44,205 36.7
Total votes 120,494 100.0
Republican hold

2018 California State Assembly

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See also: California State Assembly election, 2018
California's 26th State Assembly district election, 2018
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Devon Mathis (incumbent) 19,081 30.3
Democratic Jose Sigala 18,794 29.8
Republican Warren Gubler 17,650 28.0
Republican Jack Lavers 7,473 11.9
Total votes 62,998 100.0
General election
Republican Devon Mathis (incumbent) 62,629 57.9
Democratic Jose Sigala 45,558 42.1
Total votes 108,187 100.0
Republican hold

2020 California State Assembly

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See also: California State Assembly election, 2020
2020 California's 26th State Assembly district election
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Devon Mathis (incumbent) 49,413 61.5%
Democratic Drew Phelps 30,981 38.5%
Total votes 80,394 100.0%
General election
Republican Devon Mathis (incumbent) 85,005 54.9%
Democratic Drew Phelps 69,717 45.1%
Total votes 154,722 100%
Republican hold

2022 California State Assembly

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See also: 2022 California State Assembly election
2022 California's 33rd State Assembly district election
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Devon Mathis (incumbent) 30,987 64.8%
Democratic Ruben Macareno 7,272 15.2%
Democratic Jose Sigala 9,528 19.9%
Total votes 47,787 100.0%
General election
Republican Devon Mathis (incumbent) 52,436 62.5%
Democratic Jose Sigala 31,486 37.5%
Total votes 83,922 100%
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ www.wedrawthelinesca.org/final_maps
  2. ^ "AB 398 - 2017". January 6, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  3. ^ "Agriculture Committee". January 6, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  4. ^ "Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee". January 6, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  5. ^ "Appropriations Committee". January 6, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  6. ^ "Governmental Organization Committee". January 6, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  7. ^ "Military and Veterans Committee". January 6, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  8. ^ "Natural Resources Committee". January 6, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  9. ^ "Utilities and Energy Committee". January 6, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  10. ^ a b "CA LIS". January 6, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  11. ^ "Devon Mathis to retire from Assembly after 10-year run". November 28, 2023.
  12. ^ "Mathis sworn in for third term, named to Republican leadership post". Valley Voice. December 5, 2018. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
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