title: Matt Hatchett
text: # Matt Hatchett
  
  James Matthew Hatchett (born April 12, 1966) is an American businessman and politician from Georgia. Hatchett is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 150th District.
  
  ## Early life
  
  Hatchett was born in Dublin, Georgia. Hatchett graduated from Dublin High School.
  
  ## Education
  
  In 1988, Hatchett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from Presbyterian College.
  
  ## Career
  
  Hatchett is a businessman.
  
  In 1999, Hatchett became a city councilman of Dublin, Georgia until 2009.
  
  On November 2, 2010, Hatchett won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 143. Hatchett defeated Pablo Santamaria with 54.71% of the vote.
  
  On November 6, 2012, Hatchett won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 150. On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Hatchett won the election unopposed and continued serving District 150. On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Hatchett won the election unopposed and continued serving District 150. On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Hatchett won the election unopposed and continued serving District 150. On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Hatchett won the election unopposed and continued serving District 150.
  
  Hatchett is a Majority Caucus Chairman of Georgia Republican Party.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Hatchett's wife is Kim Hatchett. They have two children. Hatchett and his family live in Dublin, Georgia.
  
  