Matthew Bradford

Bradford was raised in nearby Chester County, the youngest of three boys and the proud son of Marguerite and David Bradford. Marguerite served her country in the United States Naval Reserve and, later, her family as a working mom. Later, Bradford's parents opened a small family business where Bradford frequently worked after school, on weekends and during the summer.

While working to help pay for school, Bradford earned his undergraduate and law degrees from Villanova University. While an undergraduate, Bradford was active in numerous charitable organizations as well as a volunteer as a youth basketball coach for the local C.Y.O. In law school, Bradford spent the summer working for the United Steelworkers Union's General Counsel's Office, the United States Attorney's Office and a federal district court judge.

After law school, Bradford was an associate in the law firm Drinker Biddle's litigation department. Bradford took a leave from his practice when he was appointed municipal administrator and chief executive officer of Norristown Borough, serving alongside Gov. Ed Rendell's special advisor to Norristown, Joseph C. Vignola.

Bradford is Of Counsel at a municipal law firm and continues to assist local public officials in confronting the pressing policy issues that are most affecting our families and communities. Bradford previously served as a solicitor for several Montgomery County communities and a school board, where he found another outlet to serve while also advocating for better schools, better jobs and stronger communities.

Matt was first elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2009. In addition to his prior service as chair of the House State Government Committee, Matt served for eight years on the House Appropriations Committee and in 2018, his peers elected him to serve as chair of the committee.

Matt resides in Worcester Township with his wife, Renee, and their four children.

• Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Matthew Bradford (Democrat) official PA House website
• Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Matthew Bradford official Party website

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