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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford

@votedinanina

Food service worker. Small business owner. Former union member. First transgender woman elected to the Madison Common Council. πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ Running for WI State Assembly District 76 to protect our rights and make life affordable for working people. votedinanina.com

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Always proud to stand with SEIU Wisconsin. Our service and support workers are fighting for a fair contract at Meriter Hospital, and we need to show up for them in the same way they show up for us.

Solidarity! ✊

07.03.2026 22:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Vote Dina Nina Dina Nina is running for Assembly District 76 to fight for bold progressive change in Wisconsin.

With support from more than 65 current and former elected officials, our campaign is building momentum to fight for bold, progressive change in Wisconsin.

Learn more and join us at votedinanina.com ❀️

06.03.2026 16:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Proud to be endorsed by former Madison School Board member ananda mirilli!

ananda is a gifted organizer who knows how to bring people together and a champion for racial justice and our public schools. I’m so grateful for her friendship and her endorsement in this race.

06.03.2026 16:10 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Vote Dina Nina Stand with Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford as she runs to make history!

Live in District 76 and want to host a meet and greet in your neighborhood?

Let us know at votedinanina.com/volunteer ❀️

05.03.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Eastmorland Meet and Greet

Eastmorland Meet and Greet

Eastmorland Meet and Greet

Eastmorland Meet and Greet

Eastmorland Meet and Greet

Eastmorland Meet and Greet

Eastmorland Meet and Greet

Eastmorland Meet and Greet

Thank you to Allison, Dan, and Charlie for hosting such a wonderful meet and greet for our campaign in Eastmorland!

We had great conversations about housing, healthcare, and how we can make life affordable for working people in Wisconsin.

05.03.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We refuse to accept less so billionaires can have more.

05.03.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 106 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Vote Dina Nina Learn who is supporting Dina Nina in her run for Assembly District 76.

We’re building a grassroots campaign to win real power for working people.

Learn more and join the team πŸ‘‡

04.03.2026 00:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Proud to be endorsed by my friend and council colleague Will Ochowicz!

Will is a strong voice for our downtown neighbors and an advocate for sustainability, public transit, and affordable housing in Madison. I’m thrilled to have his support in this race.

04.03.2026 00:35 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Women have always been on the frontlines of the fight for fairness and dignity for working people. They have turned struggle into strength and solidarity.

This Women’s History Month, we honor their leadership and resilience.

02.03.2026 16:21 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Great to be out on the doors talking to folks about the importance of the April 7th election. And even more fun to do it with friends!

Just 36 days until we elect Judge Chris Taylor to the Wisconsin Supreme Court and progressives up and down the ballot. Let’s get it done. πŸ’ͺ❀️❄️

02.03.2026 16:06 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Vote Dina Nina Learn who is supporting Dina Nina in her run for Assembly District 76.

Now she’s running for Secretary of State to fight for our democracy, invest in our public schools, and protect our public lands. I can’t wait to work alongside her in the State Capitol to get things done for working people in Wisconsin. ❀️

Learn more and join the team:

01.03.2026 15:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Honored to have the endorsement of former State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa. JoCasta made history as the first Latina and first out bisexual member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

01.03.2026 15:33 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to host a meet and greet in your neighborhood? Let us know at votedinanina.com/volunteer πŸ‘ˆ

27.02.2026 22:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to everyone who came out to our meet and greet in Marquette last night! And a special thank you to Heather for hosting our first of the campaign.

This is how we’re going to win this election – neighbor to neighbor, in living rooms and at front doors across District 76.

27.02.2026 22:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We need more leaders in office who will fight every day for our students, teachers, support staff, and families. I’m so proud to have Ali’s support in this race, and as a legislator I’ll continue working alongside her to fully fund our public schools in Wisconsin.

26.02.2026 15:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of Ali and Dina outside Giant Jones Brewing Company in Madison.

A photo of Ali and Dina outside Giant Jones Brewing Company in Madison.

Our very first endorsement in this campaign was from Madison School Board Member Ali Muldrow.

A parent, educator, and organizer who believes fiercely in the promise of public education, Ali embodies what #PublicSchoolsWeek is all about. ❀️

26.02.2026 15:31 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

When we invest in public education, we invest in Wisconsin’s future.

As your State Representative, I will invest in our future first. #PublicSchoolsWeek

25.02.2026 15:43 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Public dollars should stay in public schools which are accountable, transparent, and required to serve every student. That means ending the state-funded voucher program and stopping private interests from siphoning resources out of classrooms.

25.02.2026 15:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wisconsin has a constitutional obligation to provide a high-quality public education to every child, and it’s time we finally meet it.

Our kids deserve schools that are fully funded without the need for referendums just to keep the lights on.

25.02.2026 15:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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My reaction to Trump's State of the Union that will save you two hours.

25.02.2026 04:19 πŸ‘ 66 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1
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Public Dollars for Public Schools! An event with Nicki Vander Meulen and Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford Show your support with a contribution.

Come meet like-minded public education advocates and celebrate our unwavering commitment to our students, educators, and families. βœοΈπŸ“–πŸŽ

All are welcome! Your support will help elect TWO public school champions this year.

Learn more and RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/nicki...

25.02.2026 00:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Public dollars belong in public schools! ✊

Mark your calendar and join us for a special event with Madison School Board Member Nicki Vander Meulen on Sunday, March 8th at Garth's Brew Bar.

25.02.2026 00:28 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
$20/Hour Wage: It's time for a real living wage for all workers in Wisconsin.

A $20 minimum wage is the floor.

In the Assembly, I’ll fight for a living wage that's tied to inflation, strengthen our unions, and end the subminimum wage for tipped workers. People shouldn’t have to work multiple jobs just to keep a roof over their head and put food on the table.

24.02.2026 19:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Local group heads to Madison to push for $20 minimum wage Citizen Action of Wisconsin pushes for the first change to the state's minimum wage in 17 years.

The last time Wisconsin raised the minimum wage was 2009.

As someone who has worked for $2.33 an hour plus tips for most of my career, I know how difficult it is to make ends meet when you aren’t being paid for the value of your labor.

24.02.2026 19:13 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fight Like Hell! The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is the national labor union of city delivery letter carriers employed by the United States Postal Service.

Learn more about the NALC's fight for a fair contract:

www.nalc.org/news/fight-l...

22.02.2026 23:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The work of our letter carriers often goes unrecognized. Rain or shine, they ensure the safe passage of our mail, protect our democracy, and play an important role in our neighborhoods, checking in on our friends, family, and loved ones.

22.02.2026 23:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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This morning, I joined the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 507 to #FightLikeHell a fair contract. Because first-class service deserves first-class pay.

When our unions are strong, our communities are strong. Solidarity! ✊

@lettercarriers.bsky.social

22.02.2026 23:55 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Vote Dina Nina Dina Nina is running for Assembly District 76 to fight for bold progressive change in Wisconsin.

In the Assembly, I’ll fight for a living wage, BadgerCare for All, housing that people can actually afford, universal childcare and paid family leave, fully funded public schools, and so much more.

Because those are the kind of bold, progressive ideas we need to meet this moment.

21.02.2026 19:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We don’t have to accept this as the status quo. Our state legislature should be focused on making people's lives better – not taking a ten month break.

When Democrats win the trifecta, we’re going to get to work.

21.02.2026 19:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wisconsin passes expanded Medicaid for moms, would leave Arkansas as only state without it Women in Wisconsin will soon be eligible to receive expanded Medicaid coverage for up to a year after giving birth following passage of a measure by the Wisconsin Assembly. Passing

In a win for Wisconsin moms, the State Legislature has finally expanded postpartum Medicaid.

Years of GOP obstruction were overcome today because of your calls, emails, and social media posts. There's still so much more left to do, keep using your voice!

19.02.2026 23:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1