Ashanti Martinez

Ashanti Martinez is a candidate for House of Delegates Primary Election in 2026 in Legislative District 22, Maryland. Running as Democratic.

House of Delegates in Legislative District 22, Maryland

Also running: Tracy Gant, Craig Hayes, Molly McKee-Seabrook.

Ashanti Martinez is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates for Legislative District 22 in Prince George's County. He was appointed to the position by Governor Wes Moore in February 2023. Martinez holds the distinction of being the first openly gay individual to represent Prince George's County in the Maryland General Assembly and is also the first Latino to represent District 22. He is a graduate of Parkdale High School and holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Howard University. His public service career includes working as a research and policy analyst for CASA de Maryland, serving as director of constituent services for a county councilmember, and interning for U.S. Representatives Elijah Cummings and Steny Hoyer.

Website: https://www.martinezformaryland.com