14 Facts About Marty Block

Marty Block began his career as a history teacher in Illinois before coming to San Diego.

Marty Block retired after 26 years as a professor, dean and director at San Diego State University where he founded the National Higher Education Law and Policy Institute.

Marty Block is a five-time recipient of outstanding faculty awards at San Diego State University and was presented with the University Distinguished Service Award upon retirement by SDSU President Stephen Weber.

Marty Block has been president of both the San Diego County Board of Education and the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees.

Marty Block has frequently served as Judge Pro Tem of the San Diego Superior Court.

Marty Block was elected as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention four separate times in 1988,1992,1996, and 2004.

In 2008, Marty Block ran as a Democrat to represent California's 78th district in the California State Assembly.

Marty Block received the endorsement of the San Diego Police Officer's Association.

In 2008 Marty Block defeated his Republican opponent, John McCann, 92,045 to 74,160.

In 2010 Block defeated Republican Rick L Powell to win re-election.

Marty Block completed two terms in the Assembly before leaving his Assembly seat after his successful campaign for the California 39th Senate District.

In 2012 Marty Block ran for State Senate in the 39th district.

Marty Block is credited with leadership for a proposal to increase funding for higher education.

In 2016, after being challenged by fellow Democrat Toni Atkins, the outgoing Speaker of the State Assembly, Marty Block chose to not seek a second term.