Christopher Mathis

American politician

Christopher Mathis


Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 18th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 9, 2023 Serving with Nancy Gutierrez
Preceded by	Mitzi Epstein
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 9th district
In office December 7, 2021 – January 9, 2023 Serving with Pamela Hannley
Preceded by	Randy Friese
Succeeded by	Seth Blattman

Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Education	University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign (AB, JD) Harvard University (MPA, MPH)
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Christopher H. Mathis is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 18th district. He previously represented the 9th district, and assumed office on December 7, 2021, succeeding Randy Friese.^[1]

Education

Mathis earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law, a Master of Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School, and a Master of Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.^[2]

Career

Prior to joining the legislature, Mathis has worked as an elder law and estate planning attorney and a professor at the James E. Rogers College of Law.^[1] He also worked as a health care legislative assistant to U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel and as professional staff in the Health Care Policy Department at Harvard Medical School.^[3]

References

^ ^a ^b Stern, Ray (December 7, 2021). "2 new Democrats appointed to Arizona Legislature as some raise concerns about lack of women". Arizona Republic. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
^ "Christopher H. Mathis". University of Arizona Law. November 15, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
^ Oxford, Andrew (December 7, 2021). "Pima County supervisors appoint Mathis, Abraham for legislative seats". Arizona Public Media. Retrieved January 11, 2022.