Monica R. Martinez (born August 13, 1977) is a Salvadoran-American, civil servant, educator and politician from the state of New York.

[7][8] Martinez was appointed chairwoman to the Public Safety Committee and pledged to help eradicate the Long Island gang violence epidemic through collaboration with local law enforcement officials.

[10] On June 5, 2018, Martinez announced her intention to seek the New York State Senate seat being vacated by Thomas Croci.

[23] However, on February 14, 2022, Martinez announced her candidacy to once again represent New York's 3rd Senate District in the 2022 general election.

[24] Due to redistricting, Martinez later switched to run in the newly drawn 4th Senate District.