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Matthew holds a bachelor's degree in military science and operations from Boston University and a law degree from Western New England University.

Matthew served in the military for 12 years, including in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, Massachusetts and California Army National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve. He also worked as a government contractor and consultant.

Matthew Feehan's campaign for state representative of District 15 is his first run for public office.

Supports lowering taxes and reducing government spending.

Supports "fostering an environment that encourages entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development while reducing regulatory burdens that hinder small businesses and job creation."

- Supports lowering taxes and reducing government spending.
- Supports "fostering an environment that encourages entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development while reducing regulatory burdens that hinder small businesses and job creation."

Economy

As of July 31, 2024, Matthew Feehan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Advocates for "promoting healthcare innovation, increasing transparency, and reducing regulatory barriers that limit patient choice and increase costs."

- Advocates for "promoting healthcare innovation, increasing transparency, and reducing regulatory barriers that limit patient choice and increase costs."

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Advocates for police reform and expanding gun ownership rights.

Promotes rehabilitation and reentry for parolees, emphasizing integration over punishment.

- Advocates for police reform and expanding gun ownership rights.
- Promotes rehabilitation and reentry for parolees, emphasizing integration over punishment.
- Supports decriminalizing marijuana.

Public Safety

Advocates for "educational opportunities [that] are diverse, affordable, and of high quality, preparing the next generation for the evolving job market while respecting parents' rights to choose the best educational path for their children."

- Advocates for "educational opportunities [that] are diverse, affordable, and of high quality, preparing the next generation for the evolving job market while respecting parents' rights to choose the best educational path for their children."

Education

Advocates for a "defense policy that keeps America safe and respects the valor of our service members."

- Advocates for a "defense policy that keeps America safe and respects the valor of our service members."

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Matthew Feehan

Matthew Feehan's campaign for state representative in House District 15 is his first run for public office.

Matthew Feehan lives in North Carolina and attended school there. He attends a local church and has a family.

As of August 21, 2024, Matthew Feehan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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