Martinez’s resignation sets off scramble for mid-San Fernando Valley seat
By The Washington Post
Posted: August 29, 2012, 10:14 AM
Updated: August 29, 2012, 10:14 AM
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Lenny Martinez prepares to deliver his last statement Saturday, Aug. 28, 2012. The former U.S. Rep. for the 26th Congressional District resigned Saturday, Aug. 28, 2012 after he learned that he would lose his re-election bid. Martinez, who has been a Republican, is leaving the Republican Party. In a brief statement, Martinez said he did not plan to run again for public office. He said he had been working on behalf of President Barack Obama and would continue the effort. less 1 of 27
Lenny Martinez prepares to deliver his last statement Saturday, Aug. 28, 2012. The former U.S. Rep. for the 26th Congressional District resigned Saturday, Aug. 28, 2012 after he learned that he would lose his re-election bid. Martinez, who has been a Republican, is leaving the Republican Party. In a brief statement, Martinez said he did not plan to… more >>
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Ralph Pacheco stands by the bus as he listens as Lenny Martinez delivers his final statement, Aug. 28, 2012. The former U.S. Rep. for the 26th Congressional District resigned Saturday, Aug. 28, 2012 after he learned that he would lose his re-election bid. Martinez, who has been a Republican, is leaving the Republican Party. In a brief statement, Martinez said he did not plan to run again for public office. He… more >>
Ralph Pacheco stands by the bus as he listens as Lenny Martinez delivers his final statement, Aug. 28, 2012. The former U.S. Rep. for the 26th Congressional District resigned Saturday, Aug. 28, 2012 after he learned that he would lose his re-election bid. Martinez, who has been a Republican, is leaving the Republican Party. In a brief statement, Martinez said he did not plan to… more >>
John R. O’Brien, left, listens as his former U.S. Rep. Lenny Martinez, center, delivers his last statement, Aug. 28, 2012. The former U.S. Rep. for the 26th Congressional District resigned Saturday, Aug. 28, 2012 after