Rose Martinez
Filipino-born American politician from Hawaii
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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.
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Preceded byBob McDermott
Succeeded byJulie Reyes Oda
BornJune 22, 1958
Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Philippines
Rose Martinez | |
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Martinez in 2024 | |
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
| In office November 8, 2022 – November 5, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Bob McDermott |
| Succeeded by | Julie Reyes Oda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 22, 1958 Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Philippines |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Flor |
| Children | 1 |
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]
