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 72) Española,New Mexico,U.S. | (age
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.