Marty Martin (Wyoming politician) explained

Marty Martin
State Senate:Wyoming
District:12th
Term Start:January 5, 2009
Term End:January 7, 2013
Preceded:Rae Lynn Job
Succeeded:Bernadine Craft
State House2:Wyoming
District2:48th
Term Start2:January 6, 2003
Term End2:January 5, 2009
Preceded2:Bud Nelson
Succeeded2:Joseph M. Barbuto
Office3:Member of the Rock Springs City Council from Ward 3
Term Start3:January 7, 1997
Term End3:June 9, 1999
Preceded3:Rudy Magagna
Succeeded3:Kathy Gilbert
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:5 August 1951
Birth Place:Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, U.S.
Residence:Rock Springs, Wyoming, U.S.
Spouse:Nema
Profession:Production Foreman

Marty Martin (born August 5, 1951) is a former Democratic member of the Wyoming Senate, representing the 12th district from 2009 until 2013. He previously served in the Wyoming House of Representatives representing the 48th district from 2003 to 2009, including a stint as Minority Leader.

Career

Prior to serving in the state legislature, Martin was a Rock Springs City Councilman. He succeeded retiring City Councilman Rudy Magagna, and served until his resignation in June 1999.[1]

Elections

2002

After incumbent Democratic Representative Bud Nelson announced his retirement, Martin declared his candidacy. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeated Republican attorney Clark Stith with 55% of the vote.[2]

2004

Martin ran unopposed in both the primary and general elections.[3]

2006

Martin ran unopposed in both the primary and general elections.[4]

2008

After incumbent Democratic Senator Rae Lynn Job announced her retirement, Martin declared his candidacy for the seat. Martin ran unopposed in both the primary and general elections. Job then resigned early and Martin was appointed to fill the remainder of Job's unexpired term, though he was sworn in on the same date as other state legislators.[5]

2012

Martin declined to seek reelection, and was succeeded by Democratic State Representative Bernadine Craft.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: City Council Meeting Minutes Jan-June 1999 . City of Rock Springs . May 31, 2017.
  2. Web site: Statewide Legislative Abstract -- Official General Election Results -- November 5, 2002 . Wyoming Secretary of State . May 31, 2017.
  3. Web site: Statewide Legislative Abstract -- Official General Election Results -- November 2, 2004 . Wyoming Secretary of State . May 31, 2017.
  4. Web site: Statewide Legislative Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 7, 2006 . Wyoming Secretary of State . May 31, 2017.
  5. Web site: Statewide Senate Districts Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 4, 2008 . Wyoming Secretary of State . May 31, 2017.