Marian Matthews Explained

Marian Matthews
State House:	New Mexico
District:	27th
Term Start:	January 7, 2020
Predecessor:	William B. Pratt
Party:	Democratic
Education:	Missouri State University (BA) University of New Mexico (JD)

Marian Matthews is an American politician, educator, and attorney serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 27th district, which includes a portion of Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

Education

Matthews earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Missouri State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law.^[1]

Career

Matthews began her career as a newspaper reporter in Springfield, Missouri and Alamogordo, New Mexico.^[2]

Prior to serving in the New Mexico House of Representatives, Matthews worked as a prosecutor and deputy attorney general of New Mexico under then-Attorney General Tom Udall. Matthews later worked as an instructor at the Central New Mexico Community College.^[3] Matthews was appointed to the House by the Bernalillo County Commission January 7, 2020, succeeding first-term legislator William "Bill" Pratt, who died in office.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Marian Matthews. 2020-06-21. Ballotpedia. en.
2. Web site: HD27. Marian Matthews For. About Marian. 2020-06-21. Marian Matthews For HD27. en-US.
3. Web site: Legislator - New Mexico Legislature. 2020-06-21. www.nmlegis.gov.
4. Web site: 2020-01-08. New Mexico commissioners appoint new House representative. 2020-06-21. AP NEWS.
5. Web site: Candidate. The. Q&A: House District 27 Marian Matthews. 2020-06-21. www.abqjournal.com. en-US.
6. Web site: 2019-12-26. Retired physician and state legislator Bill Pratt dies at 84. 2020-06-21. KOB 4. en.