Diane Martinez

Diane Mary Martinez (born January 14, 1953[1][2]) is an American politician who served in the California State Assembly from 1992 until 1998.[3] A resident of Monterey Park,[1] she ran for state Insurance Commissioner in 1998.[3] In the Democratic primary, she was nominated over Hal Brown, Jr., a Marin County Supervisor and cousin of former California Governor Jerry Brown. Martinez lost the general election to the incumbent Republican, Chuck Quackenbush.

Martinez is the daughter of former Congressman Matthew G. Martinez.[4]

References

1. Mike Ward. "ELECTIONS 49TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 3 Incumbents Clash in Roles as Endorsers". L.A. Times (May 17, 1992).
2. Manuel Jimenez. "ELECTIONS '92 Latinos May Gain Impact in Assembly". L.A. Times (Oct 8, 1992).
3. "Latino Legislative History & Purpose" Archived 2010-11-24 at the Wayback Machine. California Latino Legislative Caucus.
4. Anne Rackham. Anger spurs her career: assemblywoman Diane Martinez often makes key decisions based on ire or on the spur of the moment. Los Angeles Business Journal (January 17, 1994)

Political offices
Preceded by Gwen Moore	California State Assemblywoman, 49th District 1992 – 1998	Succeeded by Gloria Romero
Party political offices
Preceded by Art Torres	Democratic Nominee, Insurance Commissioner 1998	Succeeded by John Garamendi