Marty Martin (Wyoming politician)

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.

Marty Martin
Member of the Wyoming Senate
from the 12th district
In office
January 5, 2009 – January 7, 2013
Preceded byRae Lynn Job
Succeeded byBernadine Craft
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
from the 48th district
In office
January 6, 2003 – January 5, 2009
Preceded byBud Nelson
Succeeded byJoseph M. Barbuto
Member of the Rock Springs City Council from Ward 3
In office
January 7, 1997 – June 9, 1999
Preceded byRudy Magagna
Succeeded byKathy Gilbert
Personal details
Born (1951-08-05) August 5, 1951
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Nema
ResidenceRock Springs, Wyoming
ProfessionProduction Foreman

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.

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


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