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• Matthew was born in Macomb and raised in Bushnell, Illinois. He spent his formative years hunting, fishing, and playing sports. In the fall of 2020, Matthew married his wife, Emma. They now live northwest of Avon with their dogs, pigs, chickens, and turkeys.

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• As a self-proclaimed “modern Republican” with the drive to get more involved with local politics, Matthew was bewildered at how topics of real substance were not being discussed, so he decided to do something about it by throwing his hunting hat in the ring.

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• When Matthew isn't on the campaign trail or working at a manufacturing company, he is in his woodworking shop or out in the woods cutting timber. Frustrated with the lack of data and software tools on the market, he designed his own campaign software. Several conservative causes are now using the data tool he built for campaigning in Illinois.

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• An avid reader of history, he is guided by a clear understanding of the past. While times are dark for Illinois conservatives, Matthew remains optimistic about our future. Matthew is young and full of the energy he believes his party needs. He is full of ideas and has the skills to bring them into reality. His innovative approach to campaigning is already drawing the attention of national conservative organizations.