Matthew Martinez (Colorado politician)
Matthew Martinez | |
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| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 62nd district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Donald Valdez |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Monte Vista, Colorado |
| Alma mater | Adams State University Southern New Hampshire University |
Matthew Martinez is an American politician who is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 62nd district, which includes portions of Saguache, Costilla, Rio Grande, Conejos, Huerfano, Mineral, Pueblo and Alamosa counties. He was elected in 2022 and assumed office in January 2023.
Background
Martinez is a seventh-generation native of Colorado. He was born and raised in
Political career
Martinez ran for office in 2020 against incumbent Donald Valdez.[2] He lost in the primary to Valdez.[3] In the 2022 general election, Martinez defeated the Republican candidate.[4]
His legislative priorities include better access to healthcare, education, improving the local economy, protecting the resources of the area and other issues affecting the rural nature of the region.[1]
Tenure
As of the 2023 legislative session, Martinez is a member of the Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources and Joint Select Committee on Rising Utility Rates committees.[5][6] He alsos serves as vice-chair of the Education Committee.[7]
References
- ^ a b c "Election 2022: Meet Matthew Martinez, Democratic candidate for House District 62". Alamosa News. October 28, 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ^ "Martinez announces candidacy for House District 62". Conejos County Citizen. October 19, 2020. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ^ "Matthew Martinez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ^ "Martinez wins Colorado HD 62 race". Alamosa Citizen. November 9, 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ^ Waggoner, Priscilla (February 24, 2023). "Rep. Martinez appointed to joint select committee addressing high utility bills". Alamosa News. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ^ "Martinez assigned to two committees in state legislature". Alamosa Citizen. December 13, 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ^ "Matthew Martinez | Colorado General Assembly". leg.colorado.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
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