Matt Cartwright

Educational Background
• Attended Upper Canada College in Toronto
• Bachelor’s of Arts degree in History from Hamilton College
• Juris Doctor degree from University of Pennsylvania Law School

Career
• Elected member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania (2013-2023), co-chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (2019-2023), and delegate for Bill Clinton (1992)
• Was an attorney and partner at a firm representing personal and business litigation for 24 years
• Supports cutting taxes and cost of living, accessible and high quality healthcare, gun-control legislation, restricting assault rifle sales, and same-sex marriage; did not support lifting COVID-19 vaccine mandates for healthcare workers

Personal Information
• Received the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America’s Northeastern Pennsylvania Council for his volunteer service
• Married to his wife Marion since 1985; they have two sons
• Is Roman Catholic