06/30/2026
Sad news
Yesterday, our office suffered an unimaginable loss. Chris Matthews, my District Outreach and Communications Director, passed away unexpectedly.
If any one of you begin to lose faith in our country, remember Chris Matthews.
Remember he was without question one of the Commonwealth’s sharpest political minds – a generational talent.
Remember that he was more than a Congressional aide. He took the belief that through our actions we all can bring needed change and brought it with him on many interstate bus rides to canvas distant pivotal states and to the doors of the families he inspired.
Remember through his example that public service is a genuinely noble vocation. As a trusted member of our office, he helped countless veterans, families, and those who could not advocate for themselves.
Those of us privileged to have worked with him for over fifteen years will remember his laugh and his wry, often biting, humor – contrasting the way things are to the way they could be.
We will always remember his authentic belief that in this country, people can bring about progress and meaningful change. It was real to him and his sincerity shown through.
Chris was a genuinely good person. He was family to all of us, and we are devastated by his loss, particularly at such a young age.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Molly and Eli and the many who loved him. Though we wish we had more time with him, his memory will continue to give us faith that one person can significantly make better the lives of those around him.
