Matthew Harris Gambill is a Republican representative for District 15 in the Georgia House of Representatives, serving Cartersville, Emerson, Allatoona, and portions of unincorporated Bartow County. A lifelong resident of Bartow County, he comes from a family with a strong legacy of public service: his uncle, Joe Frank Harris, served as Georgia Governor from 1983 to 1991 and represented Bartow County in the House for 18 years prior; his wife, Danae Roberts Gambill, previously served in the Georgia House. Gambill and his wife are parents to three children—Mary Harris, David, and James—and are active members of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Notable achievements include lowering the state income tax, securing election integrity, supporting small businesses, cutting government red tape, backing law enforcement, advancing education reforms and investments, passing Georgia's strongest pro-life law, and increasing the senior school tax exemption for Bartow seniors.

Education and Political Experience

Gambill's professional background focuses on business development, education, and community leadership, though specific educational degrees are not detailed in public records. He currently serves as Director of Business Development for NFP, driving revenue and business relationships; previously, he spent four years in business development with NFP Corporate Benefits and over 14 years as Executive Director of the Georgia Association for Career & Technical Education , advocating for career, technical, and agricultural education statewide. He is active in community organizations, including the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Economic Developers Association, Board of Directors for Indian Springs Holiness Camp Meeting, Boys and Girls Clubs of Bartow County, Recovery Bartow, and past chair of the Boys and Girls Clubs Georgia Area Council and Murphy-Harpst Children’s Home. Elected to the Georgia House in 2018, he continues to serve District 15.