Judd Matheny

Judd Matheny (born April 9, 1970) is a state representative in the Tennessee General Assembly, representing the 47th district, which contains Coffee and part of Warren counties. A native of Tullahoma, Matheny was elected to the state legislature in 2002 and sworn in January 14, 2003 at the beginning of the 103rd General Assembly. He has been re-elected every two years since, the most recent election being November 4, 2014."Rep. Judd Matheny." http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house. n.d. Web. Accessed 5 December 2014.
==Early life and family==
Matheny was born April 9, 1970. After graduating from Tullahoma High School, he earned a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science from the University of the State of New York. He spent eight years serving in various positions in state and local law enforcement, in addition to eight years between the U.S. Army and the Tennessee Army National Guard.
Judd is married to Christy Matheny, and they have two children: Abigail and Aulden."Rep. Judd Matheny." http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house. n.d. Web. Accessed 5 December 2014.
==Legislative service==
===Committee assignments===
===Speaker Pro Tempore term===
==Accident==
On December 1, 2014, Matheny's 2005 Mercury automobile "careened through a parking lot" and crashed into a Tullahoma business, Martha's Flowers and Gifts. Even though the store was open at the time of the accident, no injuries occurred. According to a statement issued by the representative, Matheny's dog unexpectedly jumped into the front seat of the car, causing the driver to suddenly hit the accelerator in an attempt to press the brake pedal."Rep. Matheny blames dog for Tullahoma flower shop crash." The Tennessean [Nashville] December 4, 2014: Web.
==Electoral results==
===2002===
====August 1 Republican primary====
Candidate 	Coffee County 	Warren County	TOTAL
Judd Matheny	2,894 (100.0%)	745 (98.3%) 	3,639 (99.6%)
Write-in 	0 (0.0%) 	13 (1.7%) 	13 (0.4%)"August 1, 2002 Republican Primary: Official Results". tn.gov/sos/election. n.d. Web. Accessed 14 December 2014.
====November 5 general election====
Candidate 	Party 	Coffee County	Warren County	TOTAL
Doyle "Butch" Lewis, Jr.	Democratic	6,551 (44.5%)	1,846 (50.2%)	8,397 (45.6%)
Judd Matheny 	Republican	8,174 (55.5%)	1,825 (49.6%)	9,999 (54.3%)
Write-in 	 	1 (0.0%) 	7 (0.2%) 	8 (0.0%)"November 5, 2002 General Election". tn.gov/sos/election. n.d. Web. Accessed 14 December 2014.
===2004===
====August 5 Republican primary====
Candidate 	Coffee County 	Warren County	TOTAL
Judd Matheny	2,231 (100.0%)	174 (100.0%) 	2,405 (100.0%)"August 5, 2004 Republican Primary". tn.gov/sos/elections. n.d. Web. Accessed 14 December 2014.
====November 2 general election====
Candidate 	Party 	Coffee County 	Warren County	TOTAL
Edward H. North	Democratic	8,352 (43.7%) 	1,909 (40.9%)	10,261 (43.1%)
Judd Matheny 	Republican	10,778 (56.3%)	2,758 (59.1%)	13,536 (56.9%)"November 2, 2004 General Election". tn.gov/sos/election. n.d. Web. Accessed 14 December 2014.
===2006===
====Republican primary====
Candidate 	Coffee County 	Warren County	TOTAL
Judd Matheny	2,894 (100.0%)	745 (98.3%) 	3,639 (99.6%)
Write-in 	0 (0.0%) 	13 (1.7%) 	13 (0.4%)"August 1, 2002 Republican Primary: Official Results". tn.gov/sos/election. n.d. Web. Accessed 14 December 2014.
====General election====
Candidate 	Party 	Coffee County	Warren County	TOTAL
Doyle "Butch" Lewis, Jr.	Democratic	6,551 (44.5%)	1,846 (50.2%)	8,397 (45.6%)
Judd Matheny 	Republican	8,174 (55.5%)	1,825 (49.6%)	9,999 (54.3%)
Write-in 	 	1 (0.0%) 	7 (0.2%) 	8 (0.0%)"November 5, 2002 General Election". tn.gov/sos/election. n.d. Web. Accessed 14 December 2014.
===2008===
====Republican primary====
Candidate 	Coffee County 	Warren County	TOTAL
Judd Matheny	2,894 (100.0%)	745 (98.3%) 	3,639 (99.6%)
Write-in 	0 (0.0%) 	13 (1.7%) 	13 (0.4%)"August 1, 2002 Republican Primary: Official Results". tn.gov/sos/election. n.d. Web. Accessed 14 December 2014.
====General election====
Candidate 	Party 	Coffee County	Warren County	TOTAL
Doyle "Butch" Lewis, Jr.	Democratic	6,551 (44.5%)	1,846 (50.2%)	8,397 (45.6%)
Judd Matheny 	Republican	8,174 (55.5%)	1,825 (49.6%)	9,999 (54.3%)
Write-in 	 	1 (0.0%) 	7 (0.2%) 	8 (0.0%)"November 5, 2002 General Election". tn.gov/sos/election. n.d. Web. Accessed 14 December 2014.
===2010===
====Republican primary====
Candidate 	Coffee County 	Warren County	TOTAL
Judd Matheny	2,894 (100.0%)	745 (98.3%) 	3,639 (99.6%)
Write-in 	0 (0.0%) 	13 (1.7%) 	13 (0.4%)"August 1, 2002 Republican Primary: Official Results". tn.gov/sos/election. n.d. Web. Accessed 14 December 2014.
====General election====
Candidate 	Party 	Coffee County	Warren County	TOTAL
Doyle "Butch" Lewis, Jr.	Democratic	6,551 (44.5%)	1,846 (50.2%)	8,397 (45.6%)
Judd Matheny 	Republican	8,174 (55.5%)	1,825 (49.6%)	9,999 (54.3%)
Write-in 	 	1 (0.0%) 	7 (0.2%) 	8 (0.0%)"November 5, 2002 General Election". tn.gov/sos/election. n.d. Web. Accessed 14 December 2014.
===2012===
====Republican primary====
Candidate 	Coffee County 	Warren County	TOTAL
Judd Matheny	2,894 (100.0%)	745 (98.3%) 	3,639 (99.6%)
Write-in 	0 (0.0%) 	13 (1.7%) 	13 (0.4%)"August 1, 2002 Republican Primary: Official Results". tn.gov/sos/election. n.d. Web. Accessed 14 December 2014.
====General election====
Candidate 	Party 	Coffee County	Warren County	TOTAL
Doyle "Butch" Lewis, Jr.	Democratic	6,551 (44.5%)	1,846 (50.2%)	8,397 (45.6%)
Judd Matheny 	Republican	8,174 (55.5%)	1,825 (49.6%)	9,999 (54.3%)
Write-in 	 	1 (0.0%) 	7 (0.2%) 	8 (0.0%)"November 5, 2002 General Election". tn.gov/sos/election. n.d. Web. Accessed 14 December 2014.
===2014===
====Republican primary====
Candidate 	Coffee County 	Warren County	TOTAL
Judd Matheny	2,894 (100.0%)	745 (98.3%) 	3,639 (99.6%)
Write-in 	0 (0.0%) 	13 (1.7%) 	13 (0.4%)"August 1, 2002 Republican Primary: Official Results". tn.gov/sos/election. n.d. Web. Accessed 14 December 2014.
====General election====
Candidate 	Party 	Coffee County	Warren County	TOTAL
Doyle "Butch" Lewis, Jr.	Democratic	6,551 (44.5%)	1,846 (50.2%)	8,397 (45.6%)
Judd Matheny 	Republican	8,174 (55.5%)	1,825 (49.6%)	9,999 (54.3%)
Write-in 	 	1 (0.0%) 	7 (0.2%) 	8 (0.0%)"November 5, 2002 General Election". tn.gov/sos/election. n.d. Web. Accessed 14 December 2014.
==References==
Category:Warren County state representatives
Category:47th State House district
Category:Tullahoma people
Category:Living people
Category:Republican Party