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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford

@votedinanina.bsky.social
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Food service worker. Small business owner. Former union member. First transgender woman elected to the Madison Common Council. 🏳️‍⚧️ Running for WI State Assembly District 76 to protect our rights and make life affordable for working people. votedinanina.com

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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 21m
We have yard signs! Both for our campaign AND for David Crowley. 🪧💙 With only 27 days until the general election, now is the time to get yours. Fill out the form below and a member of our team will deliver them! dnmr4wi.org/yardsign
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Spooky season is here! Join us for a special Halloween event on October 15th, hosted by School Board Member Nicki Vander Meulen. We’re working hard to win a Democratic trifecta. Your support will help candidates in battleground districts across the state that will decide the majority this November.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Proud to be recommended by WEAC, our state’s largest teachers union. 🍎 Wisconsin has a constitutional obligation to fully fund public education, but our state government has failed to meet it.
An endorsement graphic for Dina Nina’s campaign with the logo of the Wisconsin Education Association Council.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Only 31 days until Election Day! I was out knocking doors in the 76th today, talking to my neighbors about what’s at stake on November 3rd. We need your help to turn out every last vote in Madison. Join us: VoteDinaNina.com/volunteer
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
And that’s a wrap on our food drive for Hunger Action Month! Thank you to everyone who donated and helped spread the word – and to the businesses in District 76 that hosted a bin. Now it’s off to deliver these items to the River Food Pantry and the Fritz Food Pantry at Goodman Community Center!
A photo of food drive donations collected by Dina Nina’s campaignA photo of food drive donations collected by Dina Nina’s campaignA photo of food drive donations collected by Dina Nina’s campaign
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Join us on Saturday morning as we knock doors on the Isthmus and talk to our neighbors about the upcoming election. Now is the time to get involved! 🚪💚 No worries if this is your first time canvassing. We'll get you trained and ready to go. All you need to bring is your phone and a smile!
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Honored to be endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin. Every person should be able to make their own healthcare decisions without fear, judgment, or interference from politicians. @ppawi.org
An endorsement graphic for Dina Nina with the logo of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Today is Hunger Action Day! 🧡 Our campaign is still collecting non-perishable items for our September food drive, and tomorrow is the last day to donate. Together, we can combat food insecurity and make a real difference for our neighbors. Learn more: VoteDinaNina.com/mutualaid
A graphic about Dina Nina’s campaign food drive for Hunger Action MonthA graphic about Dina Nina’s campaign food drive for Hunger Action MonthA graphic about Dina Nina’s campaign food drive for Hunger Action Month
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
It was great to join the East Side Progressives and the Northeast Democrats at their canvass kickoffs yesterday! Knocking doors and talking to neighbors is how we’re going to win this election. Join us! VoteDinaNina.com/volunteer 💙
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
When we take care of one another, we all do better. Higher wages, universal healthcare and childcare, paid leave for all, fully funded public schools, strong unions, and real investments in affordable housing, mental health, and homelessness prevention.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Knocking doors with the Northside Action Team for David Crowley and Democrats up and down the ballot. Only 41 days left to win a trifecta! 💙 Join us at an upcoming canvass: natmadison.org
Dina Nina knocking doors with the Northside Action TeamDina Nina knocking doors with the Northside Action Team
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
So grateful for the endorsement of Wisconsin Conservation Voters! For too long, our government has failed to act on Wisconsin’s most urgent environmental issues, instead choosing to sell out our future to the highest bidder.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Rain or shine, you can’t beat the Willy Street Fair! 49 years and still going strong 💚
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Only 11 more days of our food drive for Hunger Action Month! Food insecurity is a real problem in our communities. As costs continue to rise and the federal government cuts vital programs that families rely on, more and more of our neighbors are accessing food pantries. VoteDinaNina.com/mutualaid
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Congratulations to the Northside Action Team on the opening of their new office! 💙 Our neighborhood teams play such an important role in getting out the vote for Democrats up and down the ballot. With only 47 days until Election Day, now is the time to sign up to volunteer. @wisdems.org
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Excited to share that our campaign has been endorsed by the Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Representing unions across our state, the AFL-CIO fights for social and economic justice and the interests of all working people.
An endorsement graphic for Dina Nina’s campaign with the logo of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Maple Bluff for our first event of the general election! A special thank you to Gary and Nancy for hosting, and to Congressman Mark Pocan, State Representative Ben DeSmidt, and my friends Isaia Ben-Ami and Zoe Sullivan. Your support means so much to me.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Community is everything! Got to see so many friends (and make some new ones) at the Northside Festival today in Warner Park. Congrats to the organizers on a wonderful event!
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
In case you missed it, our campaign is hosting a food drive for Hunger Action Month! From now until September 30th, we’ll be collecting non-perishable food items to help fight hunger in our community.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This campaign has always been about community. September is Hunger Action Month, so we’re collecting non-perishable food items from now until September 30th to help our neighbors who are struggling with food insecurity. Learn more: VoteDinaNina.com/mutualaid
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Thank you to the Daily Cardinal for a great conversation about affordable housing, public education, data centers, and more. With a Democratic trifecta, we’re going to deliver bold, progressive change for Wisconsin that will lower costs and protect our rights. Onward to November 3rd! 🧡
dailycardinal.com
Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford talks education, plans for Legislature
Democratic nominee for Assembly District 76 talks about her future plans for education, data centers and housing in an interview with The Daily Cardinal.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day! Spent the afternoon volunteering at LaborFest and thanking everyone in the fight for Wisconsin workers. Our government should serve the working people who built this country. I’ve always stood with our unions, and I’ll do the same in the State Assembly. Solidarity! ✊
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Honored to have the endorsement of the Wisconsin Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers! #UnionStrong With support from labor, progressive organizations, and over 65 current and former elected officials, we’re building a movement to win real power for working people. VoteDinaNina.com/endorsements
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Wisconsin can be doing so much more to protect our neighbors. In the Assembly, I’ll work to pass a statewide policy of noncooperation with ICE, including a ban on 287(g) agreements that turn local police officers into deportation agents.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We’re exactly two months out from the general election! Our campaign is putting in the work to win a trifecta, and we need your help. ✅ Flip 5 seats in the Assembly ✅ Flip 2 seats in the Senate ✅ Win the Governor’s race votedinanina.com/volunteer 👈
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Proud to be endorsed by SEIU Wisconsin! From the picket line to the State Assembly, I’ll always stand with our healthcare professionals, service workers, and public school staff.
An endorsement graphic for Dina Nina’s campaign with SEIU Wisconsin’s logo.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
We need to talk about Tom Tiffany.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Welcome back! 🍎❤️
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Orton Park Festival! 💚🌳
Photos of Dina Nina at Orton Park Festival in Madison.Photos of Dina Nina at Orton Park Festival in Madison.Photos of Dina Nina at Orton Park Festival in Madison.Photos of Dina Nina at Orton Park Festival in Madison.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Honored to be endorsed by the Committee to Protect Healthcare! Healthcare is a human right, and it’s time Wisconsin treats it like one. We need to move away from a system that profits off of sickness and suffering.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
As a renter in Madison, I know how difficult it can be to find stable housing that you can afford. And so many of our neighbors are facing that same struggle. Our government needs to stand up to predatory landlords and the corporations that profit from out-of-control housing costs.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Billionaires don’t create wealth. They hoard it.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Had a lovely time at the Northside Action Team picnic, thanking volunteers for all they do to engage voters and protect our democracy. Only 72 days until the general election. Let’s go! @wisdems.org
Photos from the Northside Action Team’s volunteer appreciation picnic.Photos from the Northside Action Team’s volunteer appreciation picnic.Photos from the Northside Action Team’s volunteer appreciation picnic.Photos from the Northside Action Team’s volunteer appreciation picnic.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Don’t let the flannel fool you. Tom Tiffany is a rubber stamp for Donald Trump and the corporations that own him. In Congress, he voted for a ten-year ban on Wisconsin regulating AI and has given over $68 billion in tax breaks to data centers. We can’t let him win in November.
captimes.com
Editorial | Tom Tiffany serves the AI oligarchs
Editorial: Wisconsin can't trust this career politician on data centers or AI regulation, so he shouldn’t be its governor.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Proud to be endorsed by the Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters! In the Assembly, I’ll fight for the dignity of all workers. That means repealing Act 10, restoring collective bargaining rights, and strengthening wages, benefits, and workplace safety standards. Union strong! ✊
An endorsement graphic for Dina Nina’s campaign with the logo of the Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Eken Park Fest! 🩵
Dina at Eken Park Fest in Madison.Dina at Eken Park Fest in Madison.Dina at Eken Park Fest in Madison.Dina at Eken Park Fest in Madison.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Congratulations to Justice Chris Taylor on her investiture! She will be a wonderful addition to the Wisconsin Supreme Court and a strong voice for our rights and freedoms.
A photo of Dina with Justice Chris Taylor.Justice Chris Taylor being sworn in onto the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
My heart is full. 💙 I'm so grateful for the trust that District 76 has placed in me, and I look forward to fighting for all of us in the State Capitol.
isthmus.com
Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford wins Democratic primary for Madison Assembly seat
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wortnews.bsky.social @wortnews.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
After securing the Democratic Party nomination Tuesday for the 76th Assembly District, @votedinanina.bsky.social is poised to join the state Legislature. Reporter Isabel Konty has more. www.wortfm.org/dina-nina-ma...
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Thank you, District 76! I am so honored to be your nominee for the State Assembly. Almost a year ago, we began this campaign surrounded by friends, family, and neighbors, united in our vision for a Wisconsin that puts people first and leads with compassion. And tonight, the voters have spoken.
A photo of Dina with supporters at her Election Night party.A photo of Dina with supporters at her Election Night party.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Let’s finish this where it all started! Join us tonight after the polls close at Giant Jones Brewing Company to watch returns and celebrate our grassroots campaign. Hope to see you there!
A graphic for Dina Nina’s Election Night party in Madison.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Happy Election Day! 🗳️🧡 Polls are open until 8pm. Go make your voice heard! I’m so proud of the movement we’ve built here in District 76. All of our hard work has led up to this moment. Now it’s time to bring it home! MyVote.WI.gov
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I believe that the best policy comes from community. Our neighbors know what they need. That’s why I’ve taken the time to listen to District 76 residents and hear their struggles, concerns, and hopes for the future of Wisconsin.
An orange and blue graphic with a photo of Dina Nina and a list of policy priorities. An orange and blue graphic with a list of Dina Nina’s accomplishments on the Madison Common Council.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Tomorrow is Election Day! Have you made a plan to vote? Go to MyVote.WI.gov to find your polling place and see what’s on your ballot. Here we go! 💙
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Team Dina Nina was out in full force this weekend! With just 48 hours until the polls close, it’s all hands on deck. Join us tomorrow: dnmr4wi.org/doors 🚪🧡
A photo of Dina Nina and campaign volunteers.A photo of Dina Nina and campaign volunteers.A photo of Dina Nina and campaign volunteers.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
I’m so proud of the coalition our campaign has brought together. With endorsements from labor unions, progressive organizations, over 65 current and former elected officials, and more than six dozen community leaders, we’ve built a movement to win real power for working people.
An orange and blue graphic with a photo of Dina Nina next to a list of organizations that have endorsed her campaign.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
All gas, no breaks! Thank you to JoCasta Zamarripa, Dylan Helmenstine, and all of our incredible volunteers for joining us this morning to kickoff our weekend canvasses.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I’m proud to be the only candidate in this race who has actually passed a data center moratorium. We need a legislator who will be ready on Day 1 to stop Big Tech companies from raising energy costs and harming our environment. In the Assembly, I’ll pass a statewide moratorium on AI data centers.
A graphic with a photo of Dina Nina, her campaign logo, and white text that reads “The only candidate who has passed a moratorium on data centers.”
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Politics as usual isn't working. This moment demands leaders who will challenge the status quo, not conform to it.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford @votedinanina.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
I’m not in this race for power or a title. I’m in this race because we need leaders who know what it’s like to struggle. As a transgender woman, I wake up every day furious and ready to fight. Government should be focused on making our lives better, not demonizing and attacking the most vulnerable.
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