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Mathew Philip is from Cumming, Georgia. He earned his master's degree in business administration from the University of Georgia, a master's degree in science from the University of Kerala, and he is currently pursuing his master of divinity at Asbury Seminary. He attends Piedmont United Methodist Church where he is the pastor. 

Mathew Philip - Ballotpedia

Mathew's run for Georgia House of Representatives, District 25, is his first run for office. 

Mathew previously worked in a senior management role in the corporate world. He is also a published author and speaker. 

Supports eliminating state taxes for Georgia residents age 62 and older.

- Supports eliminating state taxes for Georgia residents age 62 and older.

Economy

As of March 11, 2026, Mathew Philip’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Advocates policies to expand access to affordable health insurance.

Supports using state funds to help reduce health insurance premiums.

Opposes financial penalties on hospitals for using out-of-network providers.

- Advocates policies to expand access to affordable health insurance.
- Supports using state funds to help reduce health insurance premiums.
- Opposes financial penalties on hospitals for using out-of-network providers.

Healthcare

Supports policies related to election integrity and enforcement.

- Supports policies related to election integrity and enforcement.

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Supports increased investments in schools and educational resources.

Supports expanding options that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools.

Prioritizes improving early literacy and reading proficiency.

Supports accountability measures for school performance.

Supports increased training, classroom support, and competitive pay for teachers.

Supports increased parental involvement and transparency in schools.

- Supports increased investments in schools and educational resources.
- Supports expanding options that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools.
- Prioritizes improving early literacy and reading proficiency.
- Supports accountability measures for school performance.
- Supports increased training, classroom support, and competitive pay for teachers.
- Supports increased parental involvement and transparency in schools.

Education

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