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

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