Endorsements
Marty is proud to have had the following endorsements and candidate distinctions for his campaign:
Delaware Stonewall PAC
Gun Sense Candidate
Non-Endorsement Distinction
Delaware PRIDE Caucus
Publicly Supported
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Qualified Candidate
Non-Endorsement Distinction
Testimonials
Marty has unparalleled experience and an impeccable record. Don’t take our word for it… here’s what others have to say about Marty:
Democrats can win in Delaware if we put the spirit of joy, competence and professionalism exhibited at the DNC to work for us right here at home. Marty likes to say that he made a living in Washington and a life in Delaware. Marty is the joyful, competent and professional person we need to represent us. That’s why I ask that on primary day, Tuesday, Sept. 10, Democrats vote for Marty Rendon for 14th District representative.
- Leslie W. Ledogar
I urge you to check out Marty’s career experiences and his position on critical issues. Let’s send an effective, thoughtful and ethical legislator to Dover. Marty Rendon will be a breath of fresh air for RD 14 and Delaware.
- Joanne Cabry
If Marty can achieve results in the contentious atmosphere of Capitol Hill, I have no doubt he can deliver the best outcomes for the 14th District in the Delaware House, and do so with the same integrity and dedication that has marked his campaign.
- Deborah Woods
We should care deeply about who represents us in the capital. The person we choose will be seen as reflecting our community's character and values.
Marty would well represent who we are and what we value.
- Barbara Zuras
Marty is also known for his commitment to serving the community above any political agenda and will fight to collaborate, even across differing views. Again, this man is skilled and already has the qualities we need in a state representative.
- Miguel Gomez
Marty Rendon brings that spirit of cooperation and public dedication to everything he does, and he deserves our votes for state representative in the upcoming Sept. 10 primary.
- Virginia Roach Yukins
Marty is honest, caring and has the highest level of integrity. He would be a great leader and representative for the people of the 14th District.
- Earnest Gulab
I firmly believe that Marty Rendon is the most qualified and genuine candidate for this position. His commitment to public service, embracing diversity, and advocacy for the community make him an ideal choice.
- Travis Stevens
I believe that Marty has a remarkable talent and experience that will serve the citizens of RD 14 and the state extremely well, and I urge voters in the district to elect Marty as our next state representative.
- Gerald J. Filbin
Every election is important, we all say that, but we know that this year, it is most important, and I want someone representing me who has an untarnished history of working with people to get things done. I urge a vote for Marty Rendon in the 14th District in the Democratic primary Sept. 10.
- Peter Schott
Marty has said, “Let’s get this done together!” Together, we can get him elected, and he’ll be there for all of us!
- Peter Pizzolongo
Congressional Record Tribute
Upon Marty’s retirement from UNICEF in 2018, Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN) issued this tribute into the Congressional Record:
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my thanks and to honor Martin “Marty” Rendon on the occasion of his retirement from UNICEF USA, where he worked for 25 years as Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy. In this capacity, Marty worked with me and with my staff to advance a wide range of funding and policy measures that have improved the lives of vulnerable children around the world, focusing particularly on global child health and child survival. Marty has also been an invaluable resource to the work my colleagues and I do through the House Global Health Caucus.
While many of us may know him best from his advocacy work, prior to working at UNICEF, Marty had a 25-year career on Capitol Hill working on child survival and human rights issues. Marty worked with four Members of Congress, including 14 years of service to former Congressman Tony P. Hall (D-Ohio), where he helped implement the child health revolution in U.S. foreign policy and was on the ground floor of the 1986 bipartisan Congressional initiative for child survival funding. He capped his career on Capitol Hill as Staff Director of the House Select Committee on Hunger.
A well-known leader on a wide range of global health and human rights initiatives, Marty was invited to attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in 1996 for his work on East Timor (Timor Leste). Marty’s work on the Hill and at UNICEF has literally saved the lives of millions of children.
Members of Congress and the organizations working on global health constitute a close-knit community, of which Marty has been a leading voice and champion for 50 years. We thank him for his service, for the efforts he has made for the least among us, and for his persistent advocacy. We wish him well as he continues with the next chapter of his life.