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Hugh Matthews (politician)

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Hugh D. Matthews
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 145th district
In office
1979–1987
Preceded byDorsey R. Matthews
Succeeded byC. J. Powell
Personal details
Born (1947-07-23) July 23, 1947 (age 77)
Colquitt County, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCarolyn Leah Tucker[1]
Children3[1]
Alma materAbraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Hugh D. Matthews (born July 23, 1947)[1] is an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 145th district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[1]

Life and career

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Matthews was born in Colquitt County, Georgia. He attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, and served in the United States Army.[1]

In 1979, Matthews was elected to the 145th district of the Georgia House of Representatives, succeeding Dorsey R. Matthews. He served until 1987, when he was succeeded by C. J. Powell.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  2. ^ "State Rep. Hugh Matthews faces a formidable opponent in..." United Press International. July 24, 1984. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  3. ^ "1987 Georgia House of Representatives Results", Georgia General Assembly