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David Martin (Michigan)
2023 - Present
2027
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David Martin (Republican Party) is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 68. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Martin (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 68. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
David Martin was born in Detroit, Michigan. Martin served in the U.S. Air Force from 1979 to 1999. He earned an associate degree from Keiser University in 2012. Martin's career experience includes working as a veteran services coordinator with Mott Community College, the director of contract security services with the Pontiac Silverdome, and an executive.[1] He has been affiliated with the Davison American Legion Post #267, the Michigan Masons, the Master Davison/Fellowship Lodge, the King Solomon Club, the Air Force Association, and the National Rifle Association.[2][3]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Martin was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic and Small Business Development Committee
- Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee (decommissioned)
- Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Committee, Minority Vice Chair
2021-2022
Martin was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy Committee
- Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee (decommissioned)
- Workforce, Trades, and Talent Committee (decommissioned), Majority vice-chair
- Commerce and Tourism Committee (decommissioned)
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 68
Incumbent David Martin defeated Matt Schlinker in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 68 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | David Martin (R) | 54.5 | 29,402 |
![]() | Matt Schlinker (D) | 45.5 | 24,554 |
Total votes: 53,956 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 68
Matt Schlinker advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 68 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Matt Schlinker (Write-in) | 100.0 | 1,247 |
Total votes: 1,247 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tim Sneller (D) (Unofficially withdrew)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 68
Incumbent David Martin advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 68 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | David Martin | 100.0 | 6,762 |
Total votes: 6,762 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
2022
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 68
Incumbent David Martin defeated Cheri Hardmon in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 68 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | David Martin (R) ![]() | 54.7 | 23,145 |
![]() | Cheri Hardmon (D) ![]() | 45.3 | 19,149 |
Total votes: 42,294 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 68
Cheri Hardmon defeated Amie Carter and Raymond Freiberger in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 68 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Cheri Hardmon ![]() | 57.7 | 4,815 |
Amie Carter ![]() | 28.4 | 2,369 | ||
![]() | Raymond Freiberger | 14.0 | 1,168 |
Total votes: 8,352 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 68
Incumbent David Martin defeated Kristen Swanson, Vern Miller, and Lynne Freiberger in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 68 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | David Martin ![]() | 45.2 | 4,255 |
![]() | Kristen Swanson ![]() | 27.2 | 2,562 | |
Vern Miller | 20.8 | 1,962 | ||
Lynne Freiberger ![]() | 6.8 | 641 |
Total votes: 9,420 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2020
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 48
David Martin defeated incumbent Sheryl Kennedy in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 48 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | David Martin (R) ![]() | 50.5 | 24,796 |
![]() | Sheryl Kennedy (D) ![]() | 49.5 | 24,307 |
Total votes: 49,103 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Sheryl Kennedy defeated Andalib Odulate in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 48 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Sheryl Kennedy ![]() | 91.2 | 10,824 |
![]() | Andalib Odulate | 8.8 | 1,050 |
Total votes: 11,874 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 48
David Martin defeated Sherri Cross in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 48 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | David Martin ![]() | 65.0 | 4,226 |
![]() | Sherri Cross ![]() | 35.0 | 2,272 |
Total votes: 6,498 | ||||
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Campaign finance
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2024
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In 2024, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 to December 23.
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2023
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In 2023, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 14.
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2022
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In 2022, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 12 to December 28.
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2021
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In 2021, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 31.
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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David Martin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
David 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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|- We must encourage skilled trades training programs that prepare workers for today’s new careers. As vice-chair of the Workforce, Trades & Talent Committee, Dave advocates for Genesee County jobs, and has introduced legislation to ensure high school students are informed of the numerous career options available in Michigan (HB 4953).
- Dave has been a strong advocate for the unborn, and has voted for a fetal tissue research ban (HB 5558 & 5559). He also supported a state income tax exemption for expectant mothers (HB 4644).
- Dave is also an outdoorsman who supports an individual’s right to keep and bear arms. He voted in support of making sure concealed pistol licenses are still processed during declared emergencies (SB 11).
Dave supported legislation to prohibit the Secretary of State from sending unrequested absentee ballot applications (SB 310) and voted for legislation to require a physical signature when requesting an absentee ballot (HB 5288).
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2020
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|Employed at Mott Community College as Veteran Services Coordinator and School Certifying Official for the GI Bill. County Commission board assignments include, President, Economic Development Corporation of Genesee County, member of Metropolitan Planning and Parks and Recreation commissions. First county commissioner to achieve Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) designation, recognized with Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce 2019 Art of Achievement Award as CTA of the Year.
Married to Grace, a US Army Reserve veteran with two Iraq combat tours, four adult step-children and a plethora of grandchildren.
- FIGHTING FOR JOBS, end job-killing taxes and regulations in order to bring better-paying jobs to Genesee County. Encourage skilled trades training programs that prepare workers for today's new careers. Our high schools, community colleges and tech centers should have the tools to give these opportunities to our students. Finally, supports the job-creating efforts to further protect Enbridge Line 5 to provide reliable job creating energy to Michigan.
- SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS, as a US Air Force veteran and Veteran Services Coordinator at Mott Community College, efforts awarded Mott as a veteran-friendly school. Strong advocate of our veterans continuing to ensure our service members and their families get access to benefits that recognize their dedication to our country.
- DEFENDING OUR SHARED VALUES, a leader in the fight to protect life and defend our Constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
Public Safety, encouraging personal responsibility and adherence to constitutional rule of law.
Commerce, providing a business friendly tax structure to provide quality job creation which in turn increases property values and supports a robust service industry, school funding and government services.
Commerce and Tourism
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Michigan House of Representatives District 68 |
Officeholder Michigan House of Representatives District 68 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 3, 2022
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 15, 2020.
- ↑ David Martin for Michigan, "About," accessed January 20, 2021
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Preceded by - |
Michigan House of Representatives District 68 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
Preceded by Sheryl Kennedy (D) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 48 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Jennifer Conlin (D) |