Adam Martin (Oklahoma)

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Adam Martin
Image of Adam Martin
Elections and appointments
Last election

June 18, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Oklahoma State University, 2020

Personal
Birthplace
Tulsa, Okla.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Legal assistant
Contact

Adam Martin (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives to represent District 72. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 18, 2024.

Biography

Adam Martin was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He earned a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University in 2020. His career experience includes working as a legal assistant. He has also served as Tulsa District Chair of the African American Federation.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2024

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 72

Michelle McCane won election outright against Adam Martin in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 72 on June 18, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Michelle McCane
Michelle McCane Candidate Connection
 
72.5
 
789
Image of Adam Martin
Adam Martin
 
27.5
 
299

Total votes: 1,088
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 1

Incumbent Kevin Hern defeated Adam Martin and Evelyn Rogers in the general election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 1 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kevin Hern
Kevin Hern (R)
 
61.2
 
142,800
Image of Adam Martin
Adam Martin (D) Candidate Connection
 
34.7
 
80,974
Evelyn Rogers (Independent)
 
4.2
 
9,721

Total votes: 233,495
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Adam Martin advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 1.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kevin Hern advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 1.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

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Candidate Connection

Adam Martin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Martin's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Adam worked two jobs to pay his way through college. It wasn’t enough. Juggling class, work, and tuition left him penniless and living out of his car. Where many would give up, Adam strengthened his resolve and fought to finish his education. His fortitude and work ethic, coupled with the support of dear friends, family, and the great Oklahoma State University made all the difference. Today, Adam is proud to call himself an OSU alum with a bachelor’s degree in history. He’s the first in his family to earn a degree.

Adam’s story ultimately connected him to the highest rung of power at the University. He was tasked to give speeches at the University on his story of perseverance. He made friends that a kid from Wagoner would never dream of having. One administrator joked to Adam, “once you become great don’t forget about us”. Of course, Adam will never forget the belief the OSU community had in him. It was during that season of his life that Adam realized that it’s okay to ask for help. We all need that helping hand at times. He is committed to paying it forward in the service of his community.

Adam’s integrity, compassion, and drive for justice are bolstered by his faith, work ethic, and belief in the good people of Oklahoma. He is living proof that the American dream is alive and well. He believes that it takes good people working together to do great work. He is running for Congress to work with YOU to make our state and our nation better than ever.
Everyday I hear from Oklahomans like you and me, saying they don't have time to enjoy the simple things in life because they are too busy working to survive.


By focusing on quality education, good jobs, and access to healthcare, we can improve the lives of every citizen.
I look up to leaders such as Thurgood Marshall and countless others. But I admire Thurgood approach to justice and I have always saw myself as the sorta leader that could work for change on the inside of politics.
Integrity, Work as a Team, Patriotism, Spirituality and tell the truth are some of my main core values of my leadership.
I would like to leave a legacy of integrity and that I was willing to fight on the behalf of all races, genders, & religions. Because it’s not about me but the people I was elected to serve.
No not particularly because politics has a bad reputation and someone with the drive, hard work with leadership skills can be just as successful.
Can we get any bipartisanship done to heal this nation. But sadly with all the division around the country I’m speechless. Because we have our next generation watching to see how we answer this moment. We owe it to them to work together for the common good of this nation.
John Lewis, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Cory Booker are some of the past and present people I admire their work.

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Campaign finance summary


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Adam Martin campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Oklahoma House of Representatives District 72Lost primary$12,081 $17,282
2022U.S. House Oklahoma District 1Lost general$34,099 $32,749
Grand total$46,180 $50,031
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 21, 2022.


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