Politics, seafood mix
July 28, 2010
Delmarvanow.com

This is tremendous for the Eastern Shore. God bless Gov. Tawes for allowing the whole state to converge here to celebrate Crisfield," said Jim Mathias, a state delegate who is running for the Senate District 38 seat. Mathias acknowledged that past four years have been difficult for Marylanders, but said he's proud to have cast votes that have protected the state's high bond rating. That rating helps secure favorable interest rates for building roads, schools and hospitals, he said.

Election fields solidify at filing deadline
July 8, 2010
Delmarvanow.com

With J. Lowell Stoltzfus not seeking re-election for District 38B, several are bidding to replace him. Democratic Delegate Jim Mathias, who is running for the senate seat, will give up his 38B House of Delegates seat. He will face off against Michael James, the managing partner of the Carousel Resort Hotel, in what is expected to be a close contest. Two other candidates, Charles Mickey Lehrer of Crisfield and Rick Carey, who is unaffiliated and from Pocomoke City, have also filed for the seat.

Mathias Files For Md. Senate Campaign
May 28, 2010
WJZ CBS Local

Delegate Jim Mathias has filed paperwork to run for the Maryland Senate.

Mathias, a Democrat, is also a former mayor of Ocean City. He hopes to fill the seat held by Republican Sen. Lowell Stoltzfus, who has announced he is retiring after nearly 20 years in the Senate.