Rodolpho Martinez Explained

Rodolpho S. Martinez
State House:New Mexico
District:39th
Term Start:2017
Term End:2021
Term Start1:2007
Term End1:2015
Predecessor:John L. Zimmerman
Successor:Luis Terrazas
Birth Place:New Mexico, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Residence:Bayard, New Mexico, U.S.
Education:Western New Mexico University (BS)
Battles: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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/102384/rodolpho-martinez Rodolpho Martinez's Biography
  2. Web site: Rodolpho Martinez. 2021-02-26. Ballotpedia. en.
  3. Web site: Representative Rodolpho "Rudy" S. Martinez - (D). 25 November 2013. New Mexico Legislature.
  4. Web site: Romero. Leah. Terrazas wins state House race, ousts incumbent Democrat. 2021-02-26. Las Cruces Sun-News. en-US.