Lori A Martinez

Lori A. Martinez is a Democratic candidate for New Mexico State Representative District 37 in the 2026 primary election. A social worker with 23 years of experience in southern New Mexico, she has worked in mental health, developmental disabilities, food insecurity, and education. Martinez has a strong background in legislative advocacy, fighting for fair wages for early childhood educators and supporting paid family medical leave. She has also led local nonprofits, including Ngage New Mexico. Her policy priorities include protecting reproductive health care, expanding universal child care and other social services, advocating for culturally relevant education and stronger workforce pathways, and addressing environmental concerns like Project Jupiter's impact.