15 Facts About Matt Claman

Matthew W Claman was born on 1959 and is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the Alaska Senate since 2023, representing West Anchorage.

Matt Claman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Colorado College.

Matt Claman moved to Alaska in 1980, working as a prep cook at a mining camp.

Matt Claman returned to Texas to earn Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law.

Matt Claman then returned to Alaska and began to practice law.

Matt Claman is a trial and appellate attorney with Lane Powell, a regional law firm, and is past President of the Alaska Bar Association.

Matt Claman served on the Anchorage Assembly beginning in 2007 and became its chair in 2008.

Matt Claman became the Acting Mayor of Anchorage in 2009 when then-Mayor Mark Begich was elected Alaska's United States Senator in the 2008 general election.

Matt Claman was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives in 2014, and joined the Democratic minority.

Matt Claman is a strong advocate for a responsible action plan to address Alaska's financial challenges.

Matt Claman's peers selected him to chair the House Judiciary Committee, where he previously served as a committee member.

Matt Claman is the Vice Chair of the Rules Committee and a member of the Legislative Council, Energy Committee, Transportation Committee, and Criminal Justice Commission.

Matt Claman has introduced legislation for a statewide vote to amend the Constitution of Alaska and limit the session to 90 days.

In 2022, Matt Claman was elected to the Alaska Senate, defeating Republican incumbent Mia Costello.

Matt Claman is married to Lisa Rieger, who works for Cook Inlet Tribal Council, one of Alaska's most successful non-profit corporations.