Beth Martinez Humenik is a Republican politician in the U.S. state of

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. She served one term in the

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from 2015 until 2019, representing

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, which includes parts of Adams County.

Early life and education

A fourth-generation Coloradoan, Martinez Humenik grew up in

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and has lived in Thornton since 1997. She received a bachelor's degree and master's degree from Colorado State University.Commissioners: Beth Martinez Humenik
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.

Career

Marinez Humenik was formerly an adjunct instructor and substitute teacher.

Political career

Thorton City Council

Marinez Humenik was a member of the Thornton City Council from 2007 to 2015.Colorado Senate District 24 candidate Q&A
''Denver Post'' (October 10, 2018). Martinez Humenik unsuccessfully ran for the state House in 2012, losing to Democrat

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Colorado State Senate

Martinez Humenik was elected to the

from District 24 in 2014. Martinez Humenik ran uncontested in the Republican primary election. She defeated Democrat Judy Solano in the general election, receiving 26,164 votes to Solano's 25,268 votes.2014 Abstract of Votes Cast
Office of the Secretary of State, State of Colorado. The distinct encompasses parts of Adams County, specifically

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, Northglenn, and Thornton.Andrew Kenney
Colorado's political future comes down to five Senate districts, and money is rushing in
''Denver Post'' (September 27, 2018). In the Senate, Martinez Humenik served as chair of the Health & Human Services committee and Local Government committee, and was vice chair of the Joint Technology Committee and Statutory Revision Committee.Senator Beth Martinez Humenik
(official biography), Colorado General Assembly. Martinez Humenik is considered fairly moderate by the standards of Colorado Republicans; in 2015, Martinez Humenik broke with the Republicans to defeat a key anti-abortion bill, joining Democrats in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee in voting against the legislation. The vote earned Martinez Humerik the enmity of Colorado anti-abortion activists. Martinez Humenik was a member of the executive committee of the

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Candidacy for Mayor of Thornton

In September 2019, Martinez Humenik announced her candidacy for Mayor of Thornton. She came in third out of five candidates, winning 21.4% of the vote.

References

External links

Official mayoral campaign websiteOfficial Legislature profile
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