Shane Martin

Last updated

Amy M.
(m. 1997)
Shane Martin
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 13th district
Assumed office
2009
Children2
Education Clemson University (BS, 1994)
Clemson University (MS, 1999)
ProfessionEngineer, businessman, politician

Shane Martin (born December 31, 1971) is an American politician serving as the member of the South Carolina Senate, where he has represented Spartanburg's 13th District since 2008. He is a member of the Republican Party.

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S.C. Senate

Martin has represented South Carolina's 13th Senate District since he defeated incumbent Republican James H. Ritchie Jr. in the Republican primaries in 2008. [1] He chairs the Senate Corrections and Penology committee, and serves on the Senate Finance, Medical Affairs and Rules committees. [2]

Personal life

Martin has been married to his wife Amy since 1997. [3] They have two children, Ashlyn and Aidan. [4]

Martin is a native resident of Spartanburg County. [3] He graduated in 1990 from Dorman High School. [3] After high school, he attended Clemson University, where he received bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering. [3] Before being elected as state senator, he was a school board trustee in Spartanburg District 6 (from 2005 to 2008). [4] He is also a small business owner, and works as an engineer, specializing in Aerodynamic Testing and Program management for Chevrolet. [4] He is a Baptist. [2]

Electoral history

YearOfficeTypePartyMain opponentPartyVotes for TalleyResult Swing Ref.
Total %P.±%
2008 S.C. SenateRep. primary Republican James H. Ritchie Jr. [lower-alpha 1] Republican 4,73349.63%1stN/ARunoffN/A [5]
Rep. primary runoff Republican James H. Ritchie Jr. [lower-alpha 1] Republican 5,31466.15%1stN/AWonN/A [6] [1]
General Republican Jimmy Tobias Democratic 26,05367.99%1stN/AWonHold [7]
2012 General Republican Write-in N/A32,97498.86%1st+30.87%WonHold [8]
2016 General Republican Write-in N/A36,23998.93%1st+0.07%WonHold [9]
2020 General Republican Write-in N/A43,13897.16%1st-1.77%WonHold [10]

Notes

  1. 1 2 Incumbent seeking re-election.

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References

  1. 1 2 Dalton, Robert W. (June 25, 2008). "Martin topples Ritchie". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Senate Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Shane Martin". South Carolina State House. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
  4. 1 2 3 "Biography". Shane Martin's official website. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
  5. "2008 Republican and Democratic Primaries: State Senate, District 13 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. June 27, 2008. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  6. "2008 Republican and Democratic Primaries, Runoff: State Senate, District 13 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. July 1, 2008. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
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South Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 13th district

2009–present
Incumbent