Chris Martin

Chris Martin is a candidate for City Council District 9 Primary Election in 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Civil Rights Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Also running: Estuardo Mazariegos, Elmer Roldan, Jorge Hernandez Rosas, Jorge Nuño, Martha Sánchez, Jose Ugarte.

Chris Martin is a civil rights attorney and community organizer from South Central Los Angeles. He campaigned for Los Angeles City Council District 9 in 2026, though reports indicate he did not qualify for the primary ballot. Martin earned his J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and co-founded the Reimagine Child Safety Coalition. His legal career has focused on civil rights, including representing victims of discrimination and police misconduct.