Galilea Martinez gana Distrito 7 de OKCPS

Oklahoma City, OK — Galilea Martinez ha sido elegida para representar el Distrito 7 en la Junta de Educación de Oklahoma City Public Schools, logrando una victoria decisiva en la primera contienda electoral del distrito en más de una década.

Martinez derrotó a la candidata Natalie Roman con aproximadamente el 59% de los votos frente al 41%, con una ventaja de 91 votos. En total, participaron 527 votantes, lo que representa un aumento en la participación en comparación con la última elección disputada en 2014.

El Distrito 7 abarca partes del sureste y suroeste de Oklahoma City y atiende a una comunidad diversa, predominantemente latina. El distrito incluye escuelas clave como Capitol Hill High School y Southeast High School.

Residente de toda la vida del distrito, Martinez, de 28 años, es egresada de Harding Fine Arts Academy y de la Universidad de Oklahoma. Aporta experiencia profesional en elecciones y comunicaciones de políticas públicas, y ha destacado su profunda conexión con la comunidad como una de las principales motivaciones de su campaña.

“Me siento honrada de representar a la comunidad que me formó”, expresó Martinez. “Servir a los estudiantes y familias del sur de Oklahoma City es algo muy especial, y estoy comprometida a garantizar que cada estudiante tenga acceso a una educación de calidad y a oportunidades.”

Martinez reemplazará a la miembro saliente de la junta Meg McElhaney y se espera que tome posesión en una próxima reunión de la junta.

Prioridades

Martinez ha delineado varias prioridades para su gestión, entre ellas:

• Fortalecer el apoyo a familias multilingües e inmigrantes

• Mejorar los resultados académicos y el acceso a recursos en todas las escuelas

• Ampliar la participación comunitaria y la transparencia dentro del distrito

• Promover una financiación equitativa y servicios de apoyo para estudiantes

Esta fue la única contienda electoral para la junta de Oklahoma City Public Schools en este ciclo, reflejando un creciente compromiso cívico dentro del distrito.

ENGLISH:

Galilea Martinez elected to OKCPS District 7

Oklahoma City, OK — Galilea Martinez has been elected to represent District 7 on the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education, securing a decisive victory in the district’s first contested race in over a decade.

Martinez defeated opponent Natalie Roman with approximately 59% of the vote to 41%, winning by a margin of 91 votes. The election drew 527 voters, marking an increase in turnout compared to the last contested race in 2014.

District 7 includes parts of southeast and southwest Oklahoma City and serves a diverse, predominantly Latino community. The district encompasses several key campuses, including Capitol Hill High School and Southeast High School.

A lifelong resident of the district, Martinez, 28, is a graduate of Harding Fine Arts Academy and the University of Oklahoma. She brings professional experience in elections and public policy communications and has emphasized her deep ties to the community as a driving force behind her campaign.

“I am honored to represent the community that raised me,” Martinez said. “Serving the students and families of south Oklahoma City is truly special, and I am committed to ensuring every student has access to quality education and opportunity.”

Martinez will succeed outgoing board member Meg McElhaney and is expected to be sworn in at an upcoming board meeting.

Policy Priorities

Martinez has outlined several priorities for her term, including:

• Strengthening support for multilingual and immigrant families

• Improving academic outcomes and access to resources across schools

• Expanding community engagement and transparency within the district

• Advocating for equitable funding and student support services

This election was the only contested Oklahoma City Public Schools board race this cycle and reflects growing civic engagement within the district.