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Matthew Scott Dubnik

REPUBLICAN

Matthew Scott Dubnik is running for Georgia State Representative, District 29, Republican Primary.

Personal background

Matthew Scott Dubnik lives in Gainesville, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in management from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He volunteers with the Gainesville Rotary Club, the board of Junior Achievement of Northeast Georgia, and Duck Unlimited. He lives with his wife, Katie, and their two children and attended First Baptist Church of Gainesville.

Professional background

Matthew is the chief engagement officer at Forum Communications, Inc. He previously worked as the vice president of internet marketing at Full Media, a regional director at Ducks Unlimited, and an info security specialist at Siemens.

Political background

Matthew currently serves as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives representing District 29. He was first elected in 2016 and is serving his fifth term.

Economy

As a state representative, sponsored a bill to eliminate the homestead property tax for all Georgians.

Promises to prioritize "hardworking Georgians" and improve Georgia's status as the best state for living, working, and raising a family.

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Energy & the Environment

As of March 11, 2026, Matthew Scott Dubnik’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Healthcare

Supports expanding medical residency opportunities to address the healthcare workforce shortage in Georgia.

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Voting & Elections

As of March 11, 2026, Matthew Scott Dubnik’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Public Safety

Opposes policies that limit access to guns.

Prioritizes increasing penalties for crimes against public safety officers and enhancing legal protections for law enforcement through the Peace Officers Bill of Rights.

Supports creating local law enforcement foundations that offer tax credits.

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Education

Supports expanding access to student mental health services, providing schools with additional tools to support students and staff, and streamlining the screening process for dyslexia, literacy proficiency, hearing, and vision.

As a state representative, advocated for legislation to ban cell phone use in K-12 schools.

Plans to fund reading coaches in every elementary school to improve literacy rates.

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