Matthew McQueen (politician)

Matthew McQueen is an American politician and attorney, currently serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 50th district, which covers a portion of Torrance County.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Williams College, a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School, an MBA from the University of New Mexico, and a Master of Science from the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability.

Prior to entering politics, McQueen worked as an attorney in the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer.

McQueen assumed office on January 20, 2015 after defeating incumbent Democrat Jarratt Applewhite.

[3] In January 2020, McQueen submitted a bill that would require sex offenders registered in another state to be automatically registered as sex offenders in New Mexico within 20 days of their arrival in the state.