Richard C. Martinez (born March 7, 1953) is an American politician, attorney, and retired judge who served as a member of the

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, from 2001 to 2021. In the 2020 Democratic primary, Martinez was defeated by

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Commissioner Leo Jaramillo, who was supported by progressives and criticized Martinez for his moderate voting record.

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