Richard Martinez (politician)
| Richard Martinez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 5th district | |
|
Assumed office 2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 7, 1953 (age 64) Española, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Española, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Occupation | magistrate judge, retired |
Richard C. Martinez (born March 7, 1953) is a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate, representing the 5th District since 2001.[1][2]
In March 2016, Martinez came under fire for a "racist Facebook post about Asian Americans." When asked about it by news media, Martinez reportedly refused to apologize.[3]
References
- ↑ "Sen. Richard Martinez (D-NM 5th District)". Capwiz.com. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ↑ "State Senator Richard Martinez (Democratic Party)". Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ↑ James, Caleb (25 March 2016). "Española senator unapologetic for racist re-post". KOB. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
External links
- Senator Richard C. Martinez - (D) at New Mexico Legislature
- Richard Martinez - biography a Project Vote Smart
- Follow the Money – Richard Martinez
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