Richard Martinez | |
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Member of the
New Mexico Senate from the 5th district | |
In office 2001 – January 19, 2021 | |
Succeeded by | Leo Jaramillo |
Personal details | |
Born | March 7, 1953 Española, New Mexico, U.S. | (age 71)
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Española, New Mexico, U.S. |
Occupation | Retired magistrate judge |
Richard C. Martinez (born March 7, 1953) is an American politician, attorney, and retired judge who served as a member of the New Mexico Senate, from 2001 to 2021. [1] [2]
In the 2020 Democratic primary, Martinez was defeated by Rio Arriba County Commissioner Leo Jaramillo, who was supported by progressives and criticized Martinez for his moderate voting record.