Matthew Dawson

Matthew S. Dawson (born January 12, 1968), is an American attorney and politician. Since January 2023, he has represented East Providence in the Rhode Island House of Representatives serving as a Democrat.

Early life and education Dawson was born in East Providence on January 12, 1968. He attended East Providence High School and received a degree in journalism and political science from the University of Rhode Island in 1990. He went on to graduate from the New England School of Law in Boston with a juris doctor in 1995.

Political career Dawson worked for the Rhode Island's Attorney General office as a prosecutor for over 20 years. During his tenure as a prosecutor, he served as both Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division and the Chief of the Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit. Additionally, he was the Attorney General's special liaison to the East Providence Police Department for 16 years.

Dawson was sworn into the House of Representatives by successor Amore, and was placed on the House Judiciary and the Municipal Government and Housing committees.

Personal life Dawson lives in the Riverside neighborhood of East Providence with his wife Bethany, daughters Kelsea and Abby, and a dog named Pippa.

In 2020 Dawson was part of a group that purchased a restaurant in Providence, RI called the Red Door. https://www.providenceonline.com/stories/experience-the-red-door-in-downtown-providence,104554?