going into the 2012 belizean general election, marin sought another term as corozal bay area rep after winning the 2012 united democratic party (udp) standard-bearer unopposed once again. marin's main campaign focus was his achievements as health minister and the road ahead for the country if having re-elected to his seat. marin went on to face pup's gregorio "papas" garcia. however unlike marin’s previous landslide win in 2008. this time was different. there was a third candidate contesting in corozal bay, namely carlos javier sawers of vision inspired by the people (vip). marin retained his winning streak, winning 50.3% of the vote and 2,340 of the popular vote.