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Ballotpedia, Ty Mathews

ABC 13: Candidate interviews: Ty Matthews

Ty holds a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Cedarville University and a master's degree in executive leadership from Liberty University. He lives in Findlay with his wife, Landry.

Ty previously worked for the state treasurer's office. He previously served 9 years in the Army National Guard and retired as an executive officer.

Ty Matthew's campaign for state representative is his 1st run for public office.

- Supports repealing the state income tax.

Economy

Said, "It's a really unique issue... with this drone warfare... I do have concerns.., privacy.... this is an emerging technology that we have to get right and we should be proactive rather than reactive."

Wants to be "proactive" and address the privacy concerns of emerging surveillance technology.

- Wants to be "proactive" and address the privacy concerns of emerging surveillance technology.
- Opposes gun control.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Supports school choice and wants to allow state funding to go toward private schools.

- Supports school choice and wants to allow state funding to go toward private schools.

Education

As of August 30, 2024, Ty Mathews’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Candidate website

Believes in electing candidates who adhere to their values and principles and "stand up for what is right and fights."

Believes in electing candidates who "stand up for what is right and fight."

- Believes in electing candidates who "stand up for what is right and fight."

Voting & Elections

Ty Mathews

Ty Matthew's campaign for state representative is his first run for public office.

As a US Army Infantry Officer, Mathews was named a “Top Rated” soldier by his commanding officers and graduated with the highest scores in his class earning the title of distinguished military honor graduate.

Supports strong military leadership and constitutional defense.

Believes in strong leadership and training for public safety.

Supports strong conservative values in leadership.

Believes in strong public safety measures, including serving as an Army Officer to protect and serve the nation.

Supports police officers and opposes defunding the police.

As of September 4, 2024, Ty Mathews’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ty Mathews is a US Army Infantry Officer who has served as a platoon leader, training and commanding soldiers, and managing military vehicles and firepower.

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