Matthew Dawson
Democratic · RI · Rhode Island State Representative, District 65
Matthew S. Dawson is a state representative from East Providence and second vice chair of the House Judiciary Committee. He also serves on the House municipal government and housing committee.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 2 records
On 2026-06-10, worked with Senator Leonidas Raptakis and the Rhode Island Attorney General's office on legislation protecting children left unattended in vehicles; the General Assembly approved the bill.
June 10, 2026
Source: rilegislature.gov
On 2026-05-01, sponsored Rhode Island House bills protecting active-duty service members in foreclosure proceedings; the House passed both bills.
May 1, 2026
Source: rilegislature.gov
Past races Matthew Dawson ran in:
- Representative in General Assembly · November 3, 2026 · State House District 65; Rhode Island · incumbent
- Representative in General Assembly · September 9, 2026 · State House District 65; Rhode Island · incumbent