Octavio Martinez (Whittier City Council District 2, California, candidate 2026)

Octavio Martinez

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Whittier City Council District 2

Elections and appointments

Next election

April 14, 2026

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Octavio Martinez is running for election to the Whittier City Council District 2 in California. Martinez is on the ballot in the general election on April 14, 2026.^[source]

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Elections

General election

The general election will occur on April 14, 2026.

General election for Whittier City Council District 2

Brian Ahern (Nonpartisan), Rolando Cano (Nonpartisan), Octavio Martinez (Nonpartisan), Rene Ramos (Nonpartisan), and Vicky Santana (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for Whittier City Council District 2 on April 14, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Brian Ahern (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Rolando Cano (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Octavio Martinez (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Rene Ramos (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Vicky Santana (Nonpartisan)

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Campaign website

Martinez's campaign website stated the following:

Octavio Martinez

Fighting for What Matters Most

Public Safety

Number one priority is the safety of our community…always has been and always will be. With property crimes in California and Whittier increasing, many people in Whittier have personally experienced...

Homelessness

Whittier Homelessness: When it comes to homelessness in California, cities and counties throughout the state are busy mopping up the deluge.

Long Term Community Investment

As your councilman it is important to look to the future and set the foundation for a community that is strong, and constantly growing. I champion Investing in businesses, cutting red tape and incentivizing individuals to invest in Whittier. 

— Octavio Martinez's campaign website (March 16, 2026)

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