| Richard Martinez | |
| State Senate: | New Mexico |
| District: | 5th |
| Term Start: | 2001 |
| Term End: | January 19, 2021 |
| Successor: | Leo Jaramillo |
| Birth Place: | Española, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Residence: | Española, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Retired magistrate judge |
Richard C. Martinez (born March 7, 1953) is an American politician, attorney, and retired judge who served as a member of the New Mexico Senate, from 2001 to 2021.[1] [2]
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.