Richard Martinez (politician)

Richard C. Martinez (born March 7, 1953) is a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate, representing the 5th District since 2001.[1][2]

Richard Martinez
Member of the New Mexico Senate
from the 5th district
Assumed office
2001
Personal details
BornMarch 7, 1953 (1953-03-07) (age 67)
Española, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceEspañola, New Mexico, U.S.
Occupationmagistrate judge, retired

In March 2016, Martinez came under fire for a "racist Facebook post about Asian Americans." When asked about it by news media, Martinez reportedly refused to apologize. In June 2019 he was arrested and charged with DWI.[3]

In the 2020 Democratic primary, Martinez was defeated by Rio Arriba County Commissioner Leo Jaramillo, who was supported by progressives and attacked Martinez for his moderate voting record.[4]

References
  1. "Sen. Richard Martinez (D-NM 5th District)". Capwiz.com. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  2. "State Senator Richard Martinez (Democratic Party)". Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  3. James, Caleb (25 March 2016). "Española senator unapologetic for racist re-post". KOB. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  4. https://www.stltoday.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/new-mexico-senate-leaders-lose-primary-bid-amid-liberal-push/article_e6fafc9c-9d68-5f16-bc6b-39a7f0457df4.html


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