Jessie Martines

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Jessie Martines

No Labels Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

July 21, 2026

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1992 - 1998

Contact

Campaign website

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Jessie Martines ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 8th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the No Labels Party primary on July 21, 2026.

Martines completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jessie Martines served in the U.S. Army from 1992 to 1998.

Elections

2026

See also: Arizona's 8th Congressional District election, 2026

Arizona's 8th Congressional District election, 2026 (July 21 Democratic primary)

Arizona's 8th Congressional District election, 2026 (July 21 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Arizona District 8

Incumbent Abraham Hamadeh and Bernadette Greene Placentia are running in the general election for U.S. House Arizona District 8 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Abraham Hamadeh (R)
		Bernadette Greene Placentia (D)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 8

Bernadette Greene Placentia defeated Raymond Keeler in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 8 on July 21, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bernadette Greene Placentia	65.7	31,312
		Raymond Keeler	34.3	16,324

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 47,636
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jillian Barfield (D)
• Maria Flores (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 8

Incumbent Abraham Hamadeh advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 8 on July 21, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Abraham Hamadeh	100.0	69,182

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Amanda Rose (R)

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jessie Martines (No Labels Party)

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jessie Martines completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Martines' responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am an Army veteran and trained Combat Medic with over 25 years of experience as a Healthcare Administrator. Originally from Omaha and raised in Houston, I eventually settled in Arizona, dedicating my adult life to giving back to my community by building teams that provide best-in-class healthcare.

Growing up in low-income neighborhoods in Houston taught me the value of hard work, which earned me a scholarship after high school. However, I chose to turn it down to pursue a calling focused on the service of others. My professional reward has always been ensuring that members of the community receive the help they need.

With over 20 years of leadership and team-building experience reinforced by my military service, I consider myself a leader dedicated to the people. Having traveled extensively across the United States, from major cities to small towns, I have gained a firsthand understanding of the common struggles Americans face. These experiences, combined with my professional background, have shaped my ability to lead effectively and compassionately.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• People First, Because I am From The People and For The People
• It is time to elect a representative who cannot be bought and who will consistently prioritize the needs of the people above their own.
• Together we can and will take your government back and give it back to the people. I cannot do it alone; it will take all of us working together to make this happen.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Healthcare, education, tackling the root causes of affordability, stopping corporate take over of residential property.

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Campaign finance summary

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Jessie Martines campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House Arizona District 8	Withdrew primary	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$0	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Candidate

U.S. House Arizona District 8

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Footnotes

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Arizona's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ruben Gallego (D)

Mark Kelly (D)

Representatives

District 1

David Schweikert (R)

District 2

Eli Crane (R)

District 3

Yassamin Ansari (D)

District 4

Greg Stanton (D)

District 5

Andy Biggs (R)

District 6

Juan Ciscomani (R)

District 7

Adelita Grijalva (D)

District 8

Abraham Hamadeh (R)

District 9

Paul Gosar (R)

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Democratic Party (5)

Capital: Phoenix

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