Christian Martine

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Christian Martine

Democratic Party

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Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Washington and Lee University, 2014

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Birthplace

Beckley, W.Va.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Product manager

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Christian Martine (Democratic Party) ran for election to the West Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 45. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Martine completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Christian Martine was born in Beckley, West Virginia. He earned dual bachelor's degrees cum laude from Washington and Lee University in 2014. His career experience includes working as a senior product manager of employer growth for Glassdoor, Inc, and in other information technology companies focused on trust and safety. Martine has been affiliated with the Rotary Club of Beckley, the Mount Hope Lions Club, Working America (AFL-CIO Affiliate), and the Association of Information Technology Professionals.

Elections

2022

See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2022

General election

General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45

Eric Brooks defeated Christian Martine in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Brooks (R)	65.1	2,516
		Christian Martine (D)	34.9	1,349

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,865
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45

Christian Martine defeated Joseph Golden and Kevin Walker in the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45 on May 10, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christian Martine	48.1	367
		Joseph Golden	34.9	266
	Submit photo	Kevin Walker	17.0	130

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 763
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45

Eric Brooks defeated Ron Hedrick in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45 on May 10, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Brooks	51.9	594
		Ron Hedrick	48.1	551

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,145
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2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Christian Martine was born and raised in Raleigh County as the son of WVEA and AFT educators and the grandson of a coal miner. He began his community involvement as a student at Shady Spring High School, where he advocated for youth substance abuse prevention after being appointed to then-Governor Joe Manchin's West Virginia Partnership for Community Well-Being and served on the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce's Education Committee. As a young professional, Christian wants West Virginia to be a place where our young people want to plant roots and where working families can find great schools, work, and healthcare. Today, Christian works at Glassdoor, which has the mission "to help people everywhere find a job and company they love." Christian and his wife, Andrea, live in Beaver. They have one dog, Mango, a lovable pup rescued from the Humane Society of Raleigh County.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Help West Virginia businesses thrive and create good paying jobs that bolster our economy and keep young people in-state.
• Reduce the cost of prescription drugs and ensure that all West Virginians can afford the medication that they need.
• Invest in our schools and educators, give our teachers and support personnel a fair wage and provide our kids with the resources they need to succeed.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As a Raleigh County native, I'm proud of my Mountaineer roots. But West Virginia needs to be more than just a nice place to be from. It needs to be a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, a place where our kids have the opportunity to stay, a place where all families can have safe, good-paying jobs and a place where everyone has the critical tools and skills to compete in a global, internet-driven economy. To do this, I'm focused on investing in our educators, attracting and keeping good-paying jobs, and investing in the tools we all need to thrive: accessible healthcare, strong roads, high-speed internet, affordable childcare, and resources to heal our communities from drug addiction.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Just as we know the importance of getting to know our community, members of the House of Delegates must get to know each other. Before our party or district, we are fellow West Virginians. We must approach every hard issue with patience and mutual respect, and a good rapport with fellow Delegates is an important step toward civility.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Debate and compromise are critical in a democracy. When we disagree with one another as neighbors in West Virginia, we have a frank discussion and work toward a mutual agreement. The House of Delegates was formed so we may solve hard policy discussions through debate and craft policy solutions that will work for all West Virginians.

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Current members of the West Virginia House of Delegates

Leadership

Minority Leader:Sean Hornbuckle

Representatives

District 1

Pat McGeehan (R)

District 2

Mark Zatezalo (R)

District 3

Jimmy Willis (R)

District 4

Bill Flanigan (R)

District 5

Shawn Fluharty (D)

District 6

Jeffrey Stephens (R)

District 7

Charles Sheedy (R)

District 8

Bill Bell (R)

District 9

Trenton Barnhart (R)

District 10

Everette Anderson (R)

District 11

Bob Fehrenbacher (R)

District 12

Vernon Criss (R)

District 13

Scot Heckert (R)

District 14

Dave Foggin (R)

District 15

Erica Moore (R)

District 16

Joe Parsons (R)

District 17

Jonathan Pinson (R)

District 18

Jim Butler (R)

District 19

Kathie Crouse (R)

District 20

Sarah Drennan (R)

District 21

Jarred Cannon (R)

District 22

Daniel Linville (R)

District 23

Evan Worrell (R)

District 24

Patrick Lucas (R)

District 25

Sean Hornbuckle (D)

District 26

Matthew Rohrbach (R)

District 27

Michael Amos (R)

District 28

Ryan Browning (R)

District 29

Henry Dillon (R)

District 30

Jeff Eldridge (R)

District 31

Margitta Mazzocchi (R)

District 32

Josh Holstein (R)

District 33

Jordan Bridges (R)

District 34

Mark Dean (R)

District 35

Adam Vance (R)

District 36

S. Green (R)

District 37

Marty Gearheart (R)

District 38

Joe Ellington (R)

District 39

Doug Smith (R)

District 40

Roy Cooper (R)

District 41

Jordan Maynor (R)

District 42

Brandon Steele (R)

District 43

Christopher Toney (R)

District 44

Carl Roop (R)

District 45

Eric Brooks (R)

District 46

Jeff Campbell (R)

District 47

Denny Canterbury (R)

District 48

Tom Clark (R)

District 49

Stanley Adkins (R)

District 50

David Pritt (R)

District 51

Marshall Clay (R)

District 52

Tresa Howell (R)

District 53

Tristan Leavitt (R)

District 54

Mike Pushkin (D)

District 55

JB Akers (R)

District 56

Kayla Young (D)

District 57

Hollis Lewis (D)

District 58

Walter Hall (R)

District 59

Andy Shamblin (R)

District 60

Dana Ferrell (R)

District 61

Dean Jeffries (R)

District 62

Roger Hanshaw (R)

District 63

Lori Cowger Dittman (R)

District 64

Adam Burkhammer (R)

District 65

Carl Martin (R)

District 66

Jonathan Kyle (R)

District 67

Elias Coop-Gonzalez (R)

District 68

Chris Phillips (R)

District 69

Keith Marple (R)

District 70

Mickey Petitto (R)

District 71

Laura Kimble (R)

District 72

Clay Riley (R)

District 73

Bryan Smith (R)

District 74

Mike DeVault (R)

District 75

Phil Mallow (R)

District 76

Rick Garcia (D)

District 77

Joe Statler (R)

District 78

Eugene Chiarelli (R)

District 79

Evan Hansen (D)

District 80

John Williams (D)

District 81

Anitra Hamilton (D)

District 82

David McCormick (R)

District 83

George Street (R)

District 84

D.R. Jennings (R)

District 85

John Paul Hott (R)

District 86

Bryan Ward (R)

District 87

Gary Howell (R)

District 88

Rick Hillenbrand (R)

District 89

David Cannon (R)

District 90

George Miller (R)

District 91

Ian Masters (R)

District 92

Michael Hite (R)

District 93

Michael Hornby (R)

District 94

Larry Kump (R)

District 95

Charles Horst (R)

District 96

Lisa White (R)

District 97

S. Anders (R)

District 98

Joe Funkhouser (R)

District 99

Wayne Clark (R)

District 100

William Ridenour (R)

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