Shane Martin
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.
Shane Martin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 13th district | |
| Assumed office 2009 | |
| Preceded by | James H. Ritchie Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 31, 1971 Spartanburg, South Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Amy M. (m. 1997) |
| Children | 2, Ashlyn and Aidan |
| Parent(s) | Shellie and Cheryl Martin |
| Residence | Spartanburg County, South Carolina |
| Education | Clemson University (BS, 1994) Clemson University (MS, 1999) |
| Profession | Engineer, businessman, politician |
Political Career edit
S.C. Senate edit
Elections edit
- 2008 South Carolina Senate election: In 2008, Shane Martin succeeded in forcing Republican incumbent James H. Ritchie Jr. into a runoff in the primary election. He would go on to defeat Ritchie 2-to-1.[1] He defeated Democratic candidate Jimmy Tobias in the general election, and became the Senator for South Carolina's 13th Senate District.
- 2012 South Carolina Senate election: In 2012, Martin was reelected.
- 2016 South Carolina Senate election: In 2016, Martin ran unopposed.
- 2020 South Carolina Senate election: In 2020, Martin ran in contested elections.
- 2024 South Carolina Senate election: In 2024, Martin is again running uncontested.
Tenure edit
He chairs the Senate Corrections and Penology committee, and serves on the Senate Finance, Medical Affairs and Rules committees.[2]
Personal life edit
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]
References edit
- ^ Dalton, Robert W. (June 25, 2008). "Martin topples Ritchie". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "Senate Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Shane Martin". South Carolina State House. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
- ^ a b c . Shane Martin's official website. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
External links edit
- Official website