Javier Martínez is an American attorney, activist, and politician who is the current Speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives since 2023.
[2] He earned a bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor in international and comparative law from the University of New Mexico.
[3] After graduating from law school, Martínez worked as a community organizer in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
[2] Martínez was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2014 and took office on January 20, 2015, succeeding Democratic incumbent Rick Miera.
[4] On August 10, 2021, Martínez was selected to succeed Sheryl Williams Stapleton as majority leader of the House.