Richard Martinez (politician)
Richard C. Martinez is a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate, representing the 5th District since 2001.
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. In June 2019 he was arrested and charged with DWI.
In the 2020 Democratic primary, Martinez was defeated by Rio Arriba County Commissioner Leo Jaramillo, who was supported by progressives and attacked Martinez for his moderate voting record.
