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.

Rodolpho S. Martinez
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 39th district
In office
2017–2021
Preceded byJohn L. Zimmerman
Succeeded byLuis Terrazas
In office
2007–2015
Personal details
BornNew Mexico, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Bayard, New Mexico, U.S.
EducationWestern New Mexico University (BS)
Military service
Branch/service United States Air Force
Battles/warsVietnam War

Early life and education

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Martinez was born in New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Western New Mexico University.[1]

Career

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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]

References

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  1. ^ Rodolpho Martinez's Biography
  2. ^ "Rodolpho Martinez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  3. ^ "Representative Rodolpho "Rudy" S. Martinez - (D)". New Mexico Legislature. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  4. ^ Romero, Leah. "Terrazas wins state House race, ousts incumbent Democrat". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
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