Rose Martinez

Rose Martinez
Martinez in 2024
Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives
from the 40th district
In office
November 8, 2022 – November 5, 2024
Preceded byBob McDermott
Succeeded byJulie Reyes Oda
Personal details
Born (1958-06-22) June 22, 1958
PartyDemocratic
SpouseFlor
Children1

Rosebella Locquiao Ellazar Martinez (born 22 June 1958) is a Filipino-born American politician and a former Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from 2022 to 2024, representing District 40.[1] In 2018 and 2020, she was an unsuccessful Democratic candidate in the same district. She lost re-election in 2024 to Republican Julie Reyes Oda.

Early life and career

Martinez was born in Bayaoas, Urdaneta City and moved to Hawaii in the 1980s.[2] Professionally she is an educator and drug prevention counselor.[3]

Political career

Martinez is a candidate for District 20 in the 2026 Hawaii Senate election.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Rose Martinez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Legislative Members". www.capitol.hawaii.gov. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Rose Martinez's Hawaii House District 40 Survey". Honolulu Civil Beat. July 31, 2012. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  4. ↑ "2026 Candidate Report". Hawaii Office of Elections. Retrieved March 15, 2026.