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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Jim Matheson

Former U.S. representative from Utah (2001–2015)

Jim Matheson in an archival official congressional portrait
Jim Matheson in an archival official congressional portrait. Photo: U.S. Congress · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Government service

Former U.S. representative from Utah (2001–2015)

Historical profile of completed public service; no current elected office or candidacy is assigned.

Background

Jim Matheson represented Utah in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 2001 to January 2015. A Salt Lake City native, he earned an undergraduate degree from Harvard University in 1982 and an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1987. Before Congress, he worked as a business consultant and business owner. He was elected as a Democrat and served seven consecutive terms, choosing not to seek reelection in 2014. His completed congressional service is separate from current Utah House seats and from other members of the Matheson family.

Source: U.S. House History, Art & Archives — Jim Matheson · Background checked October 20, 2026

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Sources

  1. U.S. House History, Art & Archives — Jim Matheson

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