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Fernando J. “Marty” Martinez

State Delegate,
Virginia House District 29

Democrat

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Marty sponsored a bill to guarantee the right to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception.

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“By championing pro-life values and protecting the most vulnerable among us, we reaffirm the dignity of every human life.”

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National Organization for Women VA Chapter (NOW VA) endorsed this candidate for the 2025 General Assembly election.

Aug 5, 2025

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia endorsed this candidate for the 2025 General Election.

Jun 24, 2025

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“The stakes couldn’t be higher — abortion rights, voting rights, and the rule of law are all on the line.”

Apr 28, 2025

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Voted Yes on SB 1105

Marty voted to pass A bill to guarantee the right to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception.

Feb 14, 2025

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Voted Yes on SB 754

Marty voted to pass A bill that would prohibit the sharing of an individual’s reproductive and sexual health information without their consent.

Feb 14, 2025

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Voted Yes on SJR 247

Marty voted to pass A constitutional amendment recognizing Virginians’ fundamental right to reproductive freedom; including determining one’s own pre/post natal care,contraception, childbirth, abortion, miscarriage management, and fertility care.

Feb 13, 2025

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Voted Yes on SB 780

Marty voted to pass A bill that would require health insurance companies to provide contraception and contraception devices without copayment.

Feb 12, 2025

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Voted Yes on HB 2371

Marty voted to pass A bill that would require health insurance companies to provide contraception and contraception devices without copayment.

Feb 4, 2025

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Voted Yes on HB 1716

Marty voted to pass A bill to guarantee the right to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception.

Jan 23, 2025

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Voted Yes on HJR 1

Marty voted to pass A constitutional amendment recognizing Virginians’ fundamental right to reproductive freedom; including determining one’s own pre/post natal care, contraception, childbirth, abortion, miscarriage management, and fertility care.

Jan 14, 2025

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Sponsored HB 2371

Marty sponsored a bill that would require health insurance companies to provide contraception and contraception devices without copayment.

Jan 8, 2025

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Sponsored HB 1716

Marty sponsored a bill to guarantee the right to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception.

Jan 4, 2025

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“.@KamalaHarris will protect a woman's right to choose. Her opponent appointed three of the justices that overturned Roe v. Wade. The contrast could not be greater. We must elect pro-choice candidates up and down the ballot this fall.”

Sep 10, 2024

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Voted No on HB 819

Marty voted against a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover prescription and over-the counter contraceptives.

Apr 17, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 609

Marty voted to pass a bill that recognizes an individual right to access contraceptives.

Feb 28, 2024

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Voted Yes on SB 237

Marty voted to pass a bill that recognizes an individual right to access contraceptives.

Feb 27, 2024

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Voted Yes on SB 238

Marty voted to pass a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover prescription and over-the counter contraceptives.

Feb 23, 2024

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Voted Yes on SB 16

Marty voted to pass a bill that prohibits the collection of menstrual health data.

Feb 21, 2024

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Voted Yes on SB 15

Marty voted to pass a bill preventing the extradition of individuals from Virginia to another state for performing an abortion in Virginia.

Feb 21, 2024

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Voted Yes on SB 716

Marty voted to pass a bill that prevents disciplinary action from being taken against a doctor who provided legal abortion care in the state of Virginia.

Feb 20, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 519

Marty voted to pass a bill that prevents disciplinary action from being taken against a doctor who provided legal abortion care in the state of Virginia.

Feb 13, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 1539

Marty voted to pass a bill preventing the extradition of individuals from Virginia to another state for performing an abortion in Virginia.

Feb 13, 2024

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Voted No on HB 404

Marty voted against a bill that restricts public funding for abortion services.

Feb 12, 2024

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Sponsored HB 609

Marty sponsored a bill that recognizes an individual right to access contraceptives.

Jan 9, 2024

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Sponsored HB 519

Marty sponsored a bill that prevents disciplinary action from being taken against a doctor who provided legal abortion care in the state of Virginia.

Jan 8, 2024

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Sponsored HJR 1

Marty sponsored a constitutional amendment recognizing Virginians’ fundamental right to reproductive freedom; including determining one’s own pre/post natal care, contraception, childbirth, abortion, miscarriage management, and fertility care.

Nov 20, 2023

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#VoteProChoice has endorsed this candidate for the 2023 election.

Aug 17, 2023

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Planned Parenthood has endorsed this candidate for the 2023 General Assembly Election.

Jul 28, 2023

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“Time after time when Republicans control state legislatures, they pass extremist abortion bans. We must stop this from happening in Virginia and elect a Democratic majority.”

Jul 13, 2023

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“One year after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, reproductive rights remain under attack. I'm honored to have the support of @PPAVirginia in this fight to protect reproductive freedom throughout the Commonwealth.”

Jun 29, 2023

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“In 2023, our campaign will play a vital role in protecting reproductive freedoms, protecting working families, and building a Virginia for all by taking back the House of Delegates.”

Jan 5, 2023

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“Our great Commonwealth will continue to be a guardian of reproductive rights thanks to the work of Virginia Democrats. As Delegate, we will retake the House of Delegates and enshrine these rights in Virginia law.”

Jun 24, 2022

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“Today’s decision is an immeasurable blow to the right to privacy, bodily autonomy, and abortion for individuals across these United States. The most vulnerable populations among us will be directly affected.”

Jun 24, 2022

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