W. Ken Martinez
W. Ken Martinez is a former Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 69 from 1999 to July 20, 2016. He resigned to become the Bernalillo County attorney.[1] He did not seek re-election to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2016.
Martinez served as Speaker of the House from 2013 to 2015.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Martinez served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Government, Elections and Indian Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Martinez served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Labor and Human Resources |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
| • Voters and Elections |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Martinez served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Labor and Human Resources |
| • Printing and Supplies |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
| • Voters and Elections |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Martinez served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Printing and Supplies |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
| • Voters and Elections |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
Elections for the New Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 8, 2016. Incumbent W. Ken Martinez (D) resigned from the state House on July 20, 2016. Harry Garcia (D) was appointed to the seat on September 9, 2016.
Incumbent Harry Garcia ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 69 general election.[2][3]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 69, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Harry Garcia Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 6,155 | |
| Total Votes | 6,155 | |||
| Source: New Mexico Secretary of State | ||||
Harry Garcia defeated Lloyd F. Felipe, Terry L. Fletcher and Bennie Shelly in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 69 Democratic primary.[4]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 69, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Harry Garcia |
36.55% | 1,097 | |
| Democratic | Lloyd F. Felipe | 23.56% | 707 | |
| Democratic | Terry L. Fletcher | 20.96% | 629 | |
| Democratic | Bennie Shelly | 18.93% | 568 | |
| Total Votes | 3,001 | |||
2014
Elections for the New Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 4, 2014. Incumbent W. Ken Martinez was set to face Nicole Lee Shult in the Democratic primary, but Shult withdrew from the race on March 14, 2014, leaving Martinez unopposed. Martinez was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6]
2012
Martinez ran for re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the June 5, 2012, Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | W. Ken Martinez Incumbent |
100% | 6,803 | |
| Total Votes | 6,803 | |||
2010
Martinez won re-election to District 69 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[9]
| New Mexico House of Representatives General Election, District 69 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| W. Ken Martinez (D)
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5,379 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Martinez won re-election to District 69 in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Martinez had no challenger.[10]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2016
- Conservation Voters New Mexico: 2015-2016 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on environmental and conservation issues.
- Rio Grande Foundation: NM Freedom Index 2016
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2015
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In 2015, the 52nd New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 20 through March 21.[11]
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2014
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In 2014, the 51st New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 21 through February 20.[11]
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2013
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In 2013, the 51st New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 15 to March 16.[11]
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2012
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In 2012, the 50th New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 17 through February 16.[11]
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2011
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In 2011, the 50th New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 18 through March 19.[12]
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Recent news
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See also
- New Mexico House of Representatives
- House Committees
- New Mexico State Legislature
- New Mexico state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- New Mexico Votes profile
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ hastingstribune.com, "Longtime state lawmaker Martinez resigns from Legislature," accessed July 22, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 general election contest/candidate list," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed March 10, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Results Primary Election - June 3, 2014," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico State Legislature, "2014 Primary Election Candidates," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed May 13, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2010 General Election results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 New Mexico Legislature, "Session dates," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014 (Archived)
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| Preceded by Lynda Lovejoy |
New Mexico House of Representatives - District 69 1999–2016 |
Succeeded by Harry Garcia (D) |
