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Shane Martin
| Shane Martin | ||
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| South Carolina State Senate District 13 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 14, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,400/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Clemson University | |
| Master's | Clemson University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Small Business Owner/Engineer | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Martin was an overseer for Craftsman Truck Aerodynamic Program for Chevrolet. He was also a School Board Trustee for Spartanburg District 6. He joined the South Carolina State Senate in 2008. He has served in that position since, representing the 13th district.
Martin is a small business owner and engineer. He has a contract with General Motors.
Martin Earned his BS and his MA in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Martin served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Corrections and Penology | ||||
| • General | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Medical Affairs | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Martin served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Corrections and Penology | ||||
| • Fish, Game and Forestry | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Medical Affairs | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Martin served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Fish, Game and Forestry | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Elections
2012
Martin won election in the 2012 election for South Carolina State Senate District 13. Martin ran unopposed in the June 12 Republican primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 13, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Shane Martin Incumbent |
98.9% | 32,974 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 1.1% | 381 | |
| Total Votes | 33,355 | |||
2008
Martin won election for District 13 of the South Carolina State Senate with 26,053 votes, ahead of Democrat Jimmy Tobias (12,216) and write-ins (52).[3]
Martin raised $297,171 for his campaign, against $12,227 by Tobias.[4]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 13 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Shane Martin (R)
|
26,053 | |||
| Jimmy Tobias (D) | 12,216 | |||
| Write-ins | 52 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
Martin raised $297,171 in the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gary Eaker | $20,300 |
| Senate Republican Caucus of South Carolina | $5,000 |
| South Carolina Trucking Association | $3,000 |
| Ben Harrison | $3,000 |
| Young Office Supply | $3,000 |
| Danny Smith | $3,000 |
Personal
Martin and his wife Amy have two children.
External links
- Shane Martin's personal website
- Profile from the South Carolina Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ AP.org "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results" Accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission "2012 Candidates," Accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Martin's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Shane Martin
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