Matthew Patrick (American politician)

Matthew C. Patrick (born April 1, 1952 in New Brunswick, New Jersey) is a former Democratic politician who served as member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He represented the 3rd Barnstable District from 2001 to 2011. During his time on Beacon Hill, he was a leading progressive voice in the Massachusetts General Court. He was unopposed for re-election in the 2006 elections, but was defeated by Falmouth Town Moderator David Vieira in the 2010 general election. Vieira had previously run against Patrick when he was first elected in 2000.

Matthew Patrick
Patrick in 2015
Member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 3rd Barnstable district
In office
January 5, 2001 – January 5, 2011
Preceded byNancy Caffyn
Succeeded byDavid Vieira
Personal details
Born (1952-04-01) April 1, 1952 (age 72)
New Brunswick, New Jersey
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceFalmouth, Massachusetts
Alma materUpsala College
Occupationpolitician

In 2014, he ran for the Plymouth and Barnstable State Senate seat that was being vacated by outgoing Senate President Therese Murray, but was defeated by State Representative Vinny deMacedo. He ran for his former State Representative seat in 2016, and, though he won the primary election against Bourne Selectman Michael A. Blanton, he was narrowly defeated by Vieira in a general election rematch.

Patrick was a Peace Corps volunteer in Ghana from 1977 to 1979.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Notable former Peace Corps Volunteers in Government". United States Peace Corps. Archived from the original on September 29, 2006. Retrieved December 19, 2018.