| Jay Mathis | |
| State House: | Mississippi |
| District: | 45th |
| Term Start: | May 6, 2015 |
| Term End: | January 5, 2016 |
| Predecessor: | Bennett Malone |
| Successor: | Michael Evans |
| Birth Date: | 24 April 1970 |
| Birth Place: | Waco, Texas, U.S. |
| Party: | Republican |
| Spouse: | Andrea |
| Residence: | Carthage, Mississippi |
Jay W. Mathis (born April 24, 1970) is an American politician. He was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 45th district. A Republican, he ran unopposed in a special election in May 2015 to replace Bennett Malone.[1] Mathis unsuccessfully challenged Malone in 2007 and 2011 and chose not to run for reelection in the November 2015 elections due to redistricting.[2]