MEET JACOB

Jacob Martinez is a lifelong Mesa resident and dedicated community advocate running to represent LD 9 in the Arizona State Legislature. Raised in Mesa and a proud graduate of Mesa Public Schools, Jacob understands firsthand how strong classrooms and supportive educators can shape a young person’s future.

In addition to his local roots, Jacob serves in the U.S. Navy Reserve, where he has strengthened his commitment to service, leadership, and accountability. That same commitment drives his work in the community, from advocating for students to helping neighbors navigate some of the area’s most pressing challenges.

Jacob is running to fight for stronger public schools, expanded economic opportunity, and policies that uplift working families across Mesa, Tempe, and the surrounding communities. He believes LD 9 deserves a representative who listens, shows up, and works every day to deliver real results.

A person standing on the steps of a large green John Deere tractor in a gravel lot on a sunny day, with a palm tree and blue sky with clouds in the background.

A man in a suit and glasses standing at a podium, holding a printed document, speaking into a microphone in a courtroom with seated individuals in the background.