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American politician

Matthew Martinez
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
from the 62nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byDonald Valdez
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceMonte Vista, Colorado
Alma materAdams 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 Monte Vista. After graduating high school, Martinez joined the US Marine Corps and served in Iraq. After his service, Martinez attended and graduated from Adams State University with a bachelor's degree in political science. He later gained his master's degree from Southern New Hampshire University. He has served on the Monte Vista city council, local government boards, and various posts for the Adams State University. He also works for local organizations that focuses on public services.

Political career

Martinez ran for office in 2020 against incumbent Donald Valdez. He lost in the primary to Valdez. In the 2022 general election, Martinez defeated the Republican candidate.

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.

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. He alsos serves as vice-chair of the Education Committee.

References

  1. ^ "Election 2022: Meet Matthew Martinez, Democratic candidate for House District 62". Alamosa News. October 28, 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  2. "Martinez announces candidacy for House District 62". Conejos County Citizen. October 19, 2020. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  3. "Matthew Martinez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  4. "Martinez wins Colorado HD 62 race". Alamosa Citizen. November 9, 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  5. Waggoner, Priscilla (February 24, 2023). "Rep. Martinez appointed to joint select committee addressing high utility bills". Alamosa News. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  6. "Martinez assigned to two committees in state legislature". Alamosa Citizen. December 13, 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  7. "Matthew Martinez | Colorado General Assembly". leg.colorado.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-20.

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Members of the Colorado House of Representatives
74th General Assembly (2023–2024)
Speaker of the House
Julie McCluskie (D)
Speaker pro tempore
Chris Kennedy (D)
Majority Leader
Monica Duran (D)
Minority Leader
Rose Pugliese (R)
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  63. ▌Richard Holtorf (R)
  64. ▌Ryan Armagost (R)
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