Matthew McQueen
2015 - Present
2026
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Matthew McQueen (Democratic Party) is a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 50. He assumed office on January 1, 2015. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.
McQueen (Democratic Party) is running for election for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
McQueen earned his B.A. in political science and environmental studies from Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, his M.S. in natural resources policy from the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment, his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, and his MBA from the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management. His professional experience includes working as a lawyer.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
McQueen was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
McQueen was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
McQueen was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, Chair |
| • Judiciary |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McQueen served on the following committees:
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| • Transportation and Public Works |
| • Energy, Environment and Natural Resources |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: New Mexico Public Lands Commissioner election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands
Matthew McQueen, Jonas Moya, and Juan Sanchez III are running in the general election for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Matthew McQueen (D) | |
| Jonas Moya (D) | ||
 | Juan Sanchez III (D)  | |
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2024
See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Matthew McQueen defeated Kenneth Brennan in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew McQueen (D) | 61.6 | 12,029 |
 | Kenneth Brennan (R) | 38.4 | 7,497 | |
| Total votes: 19,526 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Matthew McQueen advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew McQueen | 100.0 | 3,898 |
| Total votes: 3,898 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50
Kenneth Brennan defeated Wendy Lossing in the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kenneth Brennan | 59.8 | 991 |
 | Wendy Lossing | 40.2 | 667 | |
| Total votes: 1,658 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Matthew McQueen won election in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew McQueen (D) | 100.0 | 11,986 |
| Total votes: 11,986 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Matthew McQueen advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew McQueen | 100.0 | 3,591 |
| Total votes: 3,591 | |||
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2020
See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Matthew McQueen defeated Christina Estrada and Jerry Gage in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew McQueen (D) | 52.4 | 8,702 |
 | Christina Estrada (R) | 44.0 | 7,321 | |
 | Jerry Gage (L) | 3.6 | 599 | |
| Total votes: 16,622 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Matthew McQueen defeated Rebecca King Spindle in the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew McQueen | 75.3 | 4,164 |
| Rebecca King Spindle | 24.7 | 1,366 | ||
| Total votes: 5,530 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50
Christina Estrada advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christina Estrada | 100.0 | 2,685 |
| Total votes: 2,685 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50
Jerry Gage advanced from the Libertarian primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jerry Gage | 100.0 | 37 |
| Total votes: 37 | |||
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Endorsements
McQueen received the following endorsements:
- LEAP Forward[2]
2018
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Matthew McQueen defeated Jarratt Applewhite in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew McQueen (D) | 58.9 | 7,490 |
 | Jarratt Applewhite (DTS Party) | 41.1 | 5,222 | |
| Total votes: 12,712 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Matthew McQueen advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 50 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew McQueen | 100.0 | 3,040 |
| Total votes: 3,040 | |||
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2016
Elections for the New Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 8, 2016.
Incumbent Matthew McQueen defeated Jeremy R. Tremko in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 50 general election.[3][4]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 50, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Matthew McQueen Incumbent |
58.51% | 8,187 | |
| Republican | Jeremy R. Tremko | 41.49% | 5,805 | |
| Total Votes | 13,992 | |||
| Source: New Mexico Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Matthew McQueen ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 50 Democratic primary.[5]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 50, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Matthew McQueen Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Jeremy R. Tremko ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 50 Republican primary.[6]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 50, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jeremy R. Tremko (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the New Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 4, 2014. Incumbent Vickie Perea was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Matthew McQueen was unopposed in the Democratic primary. McQueen defeated Perea in the general election.[7][8]
The New Mexico House of Representatives was a battleground chamber that Ballotpedia identified as having the opportunity to switch partisan control in 2014. The New Mexico House had a difference in partisan balance between Democrats and Republican of four seats, which amounted to 5.7 percent of the chamber. District 50 in the House was identified by Ballotpedia, the Albuquerque Journal and New Mexico Telegram as a battleground district that would be key in determining control of the New Mexico House of Representatives. Democrats were eager to regain District 50, where incumbent Vickie Perea (R) was appointed to the seat in November 2013 after the death of Stephen Easley (D). Matthew McQueen (D) defeated Perea in the general election.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Matthew McQueen |
54% | 5,546 | |
| Republican | Vickie Perea Incumbent | 46% | 4,727 | |
| Total Votes | 10,273 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 16 to February 15. A special session was held on July 18, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 17 to March 18.
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2022
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In 2022, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 18 to February 17.
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2021
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In 2021, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 19 to March 20.
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2020
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In 2020, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 21 to February 20.
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2019
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In 2019, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 15 through March 16.
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2018
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In 2018, the 53rd New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 16 through February 15.
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2017
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In 2017, the 53rd New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 17 through March 18, 2018.
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the 52nd New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 20 through March 21.[11]
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands |
Officeholder New Mexico House of Representatives District 50 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Graeser & McQueen, "About us," accessed June 28, 2017
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia via email on May 12, 2020.
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 general election contest/candidate list," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed March 10, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed March 10, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Results Primary Election - June 3, 2014," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico State Legislature, "2014 Primary Election Candidates," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Telegram, "Battle for the state House will center on ten districts," June 4, 2014
- ↑ Albuquerque Journal, "Primary election sets stage for state House control," May 26, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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New Mexico House of Representatives District 50 2015-Present |
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