Matthew Martinez

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Matthew Gilbert Martínez

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth February 14, 1929
Date of Death Oct. 15, 2011 (Age: 82)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Matthew Martinez graduated from Roosevelt High School and later received a certificate of competence from the Los Angeles Trade-Technical College. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and spent fifteen years owning and operating a custom furniture upholstery company and working as a building contractor. Martinez held positions on the Monterey Park Planning Commission and the Monterey Park City Council, serving two terms as mayor.

Political Ideas

Matthew Martinez combines a deeply rooted local governance approach with a business-oriented economic philosophy. His tenure in the Monterey Park Planning Commission and City Council, including two terms as mayor, showcases a hands-on, community-focused strategy. Despite this, Martinez's background in operating a custom furniture upholstery company and working as a building contractor reveals a pragmatic, market-driven economic stance. This juxtaposition hints at a unique ability to balance local interests with broader economic principles.

Campaigns
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 31st congressional district election, 1998

61,173 votes (70.02%)

Win
1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 31st congressional district election, 1996

69,285 votes (67.47%)

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1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 31st congressional district election, 1994

50,541 votes (59.14%)

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 31st congressional district election, 1992

68,324 votes (62.57%)

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1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 30th congressional district election, 1990

45,456 votes (58.21%)

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 30th congressional district election, 1988

72,253 votes (59.89%)

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1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 30th congressional district election, 1986

59,369 votes (62.50%)

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1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 30th congressional district election, 1984

64,378 votes (51.78%)

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1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 30th congressional district election, 1982

60,905 votes (53.86%)

Win