Gress, Matt

Running For:

State House

District:

4

Political Affiliation:

Republican

Age:

36

Occupation:

Business and Strategic Planning Consulting

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science & History, University of Oklahoma; Master's Degree in Public Administration, Syracuse University

Religion:

Christian

Biographical Info:

Matt Gress currently represents District 4 in the Arizona House of Representatives, which includes Scottsdale, Arcadia, Paradise Valley, and North Phoenix. Like many, Matt came here from somewhere else: small town Oklahoma. The youngest of four, he was raised by a single mom in a single-wide trailer. Matt learned the value of hard work, putting himself through college driving school buses. He was the first in his family to earn a degree. After graduating, Matt became a high school English teacher in the Tulsa Public School District in Oklahoma. From 2017-2021, Matt was elected as a Governing Board Member in the Madison Elementary School District, and from 2020 to 2022 served on the Maricopa County Planning & Zoning Commission. Matt also served as the State of Arizona’s top budget chief from 2017 through 2023.

Statement:

I believe in common sense principles like a secure border, small government, balanced budgets, and individual liberty. As a state representative, I’ve worked relentlessly to address pressing issues: fighting the Biden administration’s open border politics, reducing the cost of living, increasing teacher pay, and tackling crime and homelessness. I’m honored to receive endorsements from police officers, doctors, and local business organizations. When I served as a Governing Board Member in the Madison Elementary School District, I fought to keep schools open during COVID-19 and supported educational freedom for parents to choose the best learning options for their kids. When I was the state’s chief budget director, I helped author the largest tax cut in Arizona history.

In the Arizona House, I’ll continue to advocate for the following policies that work for Arizona:

1. Border security;
2. School choice for families and kids;
3. Strong public safety;
4. Low taxes and light regulation to create more jobs;
5. Balanced budgets;
6. Water security and clean air; and
7. Secure elections.

Endorsements:

National Federation of Independent Business AZ (NFIB), AZ Women of Action, AZ Free Enterprise Club, AZ Chamber of Commerce, Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, Arizona Police Association, Greater Phoenix Chamber, Arizona Troopers Association, Center for Arizona Policy Action