Martinez is Georgia's first Latino mayor and one of only a handful of Latino Republicans serving in the Georgia General Assembly. As a Cuban-American who has spoken publicly about the effects of communism on his family in Cuba, he represents a key voice for conservative Hispanic voters in Georgia.
Current term ends January 2027. Won re-election in November 2024 with 61.5% of the vote (21,107 votes) against Democrat Scott Jackson. Previously won his first term in 2022 with 65.2% against Ryan Cox. Georgia primaries for 2026 are May 19, 2026.