Shane Martin

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Amy M.
(m. 1997)
Shane Martin
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 13th district
Assumed office
2009
Children2, Ashlyn and Aidan
Parent(s)Shellie and Cheryl Martin
Residence Spartanburg County, South Carolina
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.

Contents

Political Career

S.C. Senate

Elections

Tenure

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]

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References

  1. 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.
South Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 13th district

2009–present
Incumbent