Martin Hickey is an American politician, businessman, and retired physician. He currently represents the 20th district in the New Mexico Senate, having been elected in 2020 and assuming office on January 19, 2021.1
Early Life and Education: Hickey was born in Rockford, Illinois. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in social and behavioral health from Johns Hopkins University. Later, he obtained his Doctor of Medicine from Rush Medical College and a Master of Science in preventive and administrative medicine from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. His residency training took place at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Career: Before entering politics, Hickey worked as a physician. He is currently the chairman of the board and CEO of True Health New Mexico, an insurance company. Additionally, he has served as a professor of medicine at the University of New Mexico Hospital. In the Democratic primary for the 20th district in the New Mexico Senate, Hickey emerged as the top candidate among four contenders. He went on to defeat Republican nominee John C. Morton in the November general election, officially assuming office in January 2021.
Personal Life: Martin Hickey and his wife, Mary Cunnane, have two grown sons. Cunnane is an OBGYN.
