Rodolpho Martinez
Rodolpho S. Martinez | |
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Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
In office 2017–2021 | |
Preceded by | John L. Zimmerman |
Succeeded by | Luis Terrazas |
In office 2007–2015 | |
Personal details | |
Born | New Mexico, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Bayard, New Mexico, U.S. |
Education | Western New Mexico University (BS) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Rodolpho Martinez is an American politician who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for District 39 from 2017 to 2021. He previously held the same seat from 2007 until 2015.
Early life and education[]
Martinez was born in New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Western New Mexico University.[1]
Career[]
He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.[2] Martinez has worked as a facility services manager.[3] In 2006, Martinez was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives. In 2014, he was defeated for re-election by Republican John L. Zimmerman. Martinez defeated Zimmerman in 2016 and regained his old House seat. In 2020, Martinez was again defeated for re-election by Republican Luis Terrazas. He left office in January 2021.[4]
References[]
- ^ Rodolpho Martinez's Biography
- ^ "Rodolpho Martinez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
- ^ "Representative Rodolpho "Rudy" S. Martinez - (D)". New Mexico Legislature. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
- ^ Romero, Leah. "Terrazas wins state House race, ousts incumbent Democrat". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
External links[]
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- Hispanic and Latino American state legislators in New Mexico
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- Members of the New Mexico House of Representatives
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- People from Grant County, New Mexico
- 21st-century American politicians
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