Nelda Martinez

Nelda Martinez (born July 22, 1961) is an American real estate agent and politician who served as mayor of the Texas city of Corpus Christi from 2012 to 2016. Martinez is affiliated with the Democratic Party.[1]

Nelda Martinez
Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi
In office
2012–2016
Preceded byJoe Adame
Succeeded byDan McQueen
Member of the
Corpus Christi City Council
At-Large
In office
2007–2012
Personal details
Born (1961-07-22) July 22, 1961
Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionReal estate

Mayor of Corpus Christi, Texas

Nelda Martinez is a former Mayor of Corpus Christi, Texas, and was the third woman to hold the position since the election of Betty Turner, the first female mayor, in 1987.[2] She was elected in 2012.[3] Before becoming mayor, she was an at-large member of the Corpus Christi City Council from 2007 to 2012. Martinez was reelected to a second term in 2014. Martinez announced that she would run in 2016 but lost re-election for a third and final term to Dan McQueen on November 8, 2016.[4] After McQueen resigned from office after five weeks, Martinez announced her intent to run in the special mayoral election, formally filing on February 28, 2017. [5]

References
  1. Livingston, Abby (27 March 2015). "Democrats Aim for Blake Farenthold's Seat". The Texas Tribune.
  2. "Nelda Martinez - Ballotpedia". ballotpedia.org.
  3. "Corpus Christi Caller-Times". Corpus Christi Caller-Times.
  4. "Nueces - Election Results". results.enr.clarityelections.com.
  5. "Election filing period opens for Corpus Christi mayoral election". caller.com.
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