LOCAL ROOTS

I was born and raised in Texas. Most of my life was spent in Fort Worth, where I attended Saginaw High School and University of Texas Arlington. The Lone Star State isn’t just where I’m from, it’s who I am. I know these communities. I know the neighbors. I know what’s at stake.

Candidate Bio

Degrees

Bachelor's, The University of Texas, Political Science and Government (2025)

Matthias-Jonah Early | BallotReady

Matthias-Jonah Early was born and raised in Texas and spent most of his life in Fort Worth. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government in 2025.

Professional Experience

Justin Early for Cogress, Campaign Manager (2025 - Present)

Patrick Moses for Tarrant County Sheriff, Campaign Manager (2024 - 2024)

Texas Health Resources, EKG Technician (2022 - 2025)

Matthias-Jonah currently works as a campaign manager for Justin Early. He previously worked as a campaign manager for Patrick Moses's campaign for Tarrant County sheriff and as an EKG technician at Texas Health Resources.

Matthias currently works as a campaign manager for Justin Early. He previously worked as a campaign manager for Patrick Moses's campaign for Tarrant County sheriff and as an EKG technician at Texas Health Resources.

2026 Texas General Election

We need workforce development policies that create good-paying, entry-level jobs and give young Texans the tools they need to thrive. By investing in job training programs, partnerships with local businesses, and affordable higher education, we can equip students and workers with the skills they need to succeed.

Workforce Development

This starts with fully funding public education and expanding access to hands-on learning opportunities, like apprenticeships, internships, and vocational training. We also need to incentivize industries to partner with schools and colleges to ensure that students are prepared for high-demand careers, from renewable energy to technology to the trades.

Advocates for workforce-development investment, including job training, business partnerships, affordable higher education, and hands-on career learning.

- Advocates for workforce-development investment, including job training, business partnerships, affordable higher education, and hands-on career learning.

Economy

As of July 22, 2026, Matthias-Jonah Early’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Our healthcare system faces many challenges, but one bipartisan solution we can pursue is transitioning from a fee-for-service model to an outcome-based healthcare system. Currently, providers are incentivized to perform as many tests, procedures, and treatments as possible.

Affordable Healthcare

I’m running to push for transparency in pricing, expand healthcare access to quality care, and ensure no one has to choose between their health and their financial stability.

Advocates for transitioning from fee-for-service to outcome-based healthcare payment.

Plans to pursue healthcare price transparency and expand access to quality care.

- Advocates for transitioning from fee-for-service to outcome-based healthcare payment.
- Plans to pursue healthcare price transparency and expand access to quality care.

Healthcare

Meanwhile, private schools cherry-pick students who already excel academically, creating the illusion of a superior education system while leaving public school students behind. This disparity undermines public education and widens the gap in opportunity.

To address these issues, we must fully fund public education and incentivize schools to implement hands-on programs in partnership with local colleges and trade schools. By connecting K-12 education with higher education and career training, we can provide students with a deeper, more practical education that prepares them for college, trade school, or the workforce.

Education Investment

Texas has continued cutting education funding year after year, reducing student programs and limiting opportunities. These cuts don’t just affect classrooms, they impact families and undermine our future workforce. I’m running to restore investment in public education, protect student programs, and make college and career pathways more accessible so Texas can build a stronger future instead of selling it short.

Advocates for fully funding public education and school partnerships with colleges and trade schools for hands-on career preparation.

Plans to restore public-education investment, protect student programs, and expand college and career pathways.

- Advocates for fully funding public education and school partnerships with colleges and trade schools for hands-on career preparation.
- Plans to restore public-education investment, protect student programs, and expand college and career pathways.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

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- Plans to pursue healthcare price transparency and expand access to quality care.

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Matthias-Jonah is a campaign manager. He works at Justin Early for Congress, where he has been since 2025. He previously worked as a campaign manager for Patrick Moses for Tarrant County Sheriff in 2024 and as an EKG technician at Texas Health Resources from 2022 to 2025.

Matthias-Jonah Early's campaign for Texas State Representative, District 20 is his first entry into politics.

Supports creating an economy that provides competitive jobs with good pay and benefits, investing in workforce development, and ensuring all Texans can thrive.

Believes the healthcare system is broken and advocates for a smarter, outcome-focused approach that prioritizes patients and ensures everyone receives the care they deserve.

Supports renewing investment in public schools to prepare the next generation for success.

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