Former Sen. Mel Martinez

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Summary

MARTINEZ, Melquiades R. (Mel), a Senator from Florida; born in Sagua La Grande, Cuba, on October 23, 1946; immigrated to the United States in 1962; lived with foster families until reunited with his family in Orlando, Fla., in 1966; J.D., College of Law, Florida State University 1973; practiced law in Orlando, Fla., for twenty-five years; secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development 2001-2005; elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate in 2004 and served from January 3, 2005, until his resignation on September 9, 2009.

Biographical

Full Name: Melquiades Rafael Martinez
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: Oct. 23, 1946 (age: 77)
Place of Birth: Sagua La Grande, Cuba
Religion: Roman Catholic
Place of Residence: Orlando, Fla.
Previous Occupation: Attorney
Alternate Name: Melquíades Rafael Martínez Ruiz

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Family:

Married: Kitty

3 children

Education

Florida State University College of Law - JD (1973)

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. Senate (Jan. 3, 2005-Sept. 9, 2009) Resigned

Member, U.S. Senator for Florida

Election Results

2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

U.S. Senate Seat for Florida (Class 3)

Melquiades Rafael Martinez (Mel), 49.43%
Republican

Betty Castor, 48.32%
Democrat

Dennis F. Bradley, 2.24%
Undetermined

Employment History

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Jan. 2001-Aug. 2004)

Secretary

Associated Organizations

Election campaign:

Martinez for Senate (Florida)

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 (Amendment)
Election Candidate: 2004
New Hire: 2005
Termination: 2009
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Office Median Annual Salary: $44,279.50
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