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Grier Martin
Grier Martin (Democratic Party) was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 34. He assumed office on June 3, 2013. He left office on July 8, 2022.
Martin (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 34. He did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 8, 2022.
Martin served as the Democratic Conference Co-Chair. Martin represented District 34 from 2005 to 2013.
Following an announcement in early May 2013 by Ross that she would resign, Martin expressed an interest in being appointed to her seat. Martin declined to challenge Ross in the 2012 election after being redrawn into the same district following the 2010 census. Without opposition, Martin was nominated by Wake County Democrats on May 28, 2013, and Governor Pat McCrory (R) appointed him, as dictated by state law, to serve the remainder of Ross' term on June 1, 2013. Martin was sworn in on the night of June 3, 2013.[1][2][3] He resigned on July 8, 2022, to take a job with the Pentagon.[4]
Biography
Martin earned his B.A. from Davidson College in 1991 and his J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 1995. His professional experience includes working as a practicing attorney since 1995. He has served in the United States Army Reserve since 1991.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Martin was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations on Transportation Committee
- Judiciary III Committee
- Education - Universities Committee
- Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, Vice chair
- Pensions and Retirement Committee
- House Transportation Committee
- Appropriations Committee
2019-2020
Martin was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations on Transportation Committee
- Education - Universities Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
- Pensions and Retirement Committee
- House Transportation Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Appropriations on Transportation |
| • Elections and Ethics Law |
| • Environment |
| • Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs, Vice chair |
| • Judiciary I |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Martin served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Appropriations on Transportation |
| • Banking |
| • Education - Community Colleges |
| • Environment |
| • Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs, Vice-Chairman |
| • Judiciary I |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Martin served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Elections |
| • Environment |
| • Judiciary |
| • Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs, Vice chair |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Martin served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform |
| • Environment and Natural Resources |
| • Ethics |
| • Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs |
| • Judiciary I |
| • Redistricting |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34
Tim Longest defeated Ashley Seshul and Kat McDonald in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tim Longest (D)  | 60.3 | 24,413 |
 | Ashley Seshul (R) | 36.7 | 14,853 | |
 | Kat McDonald (L) | 3.1 | 1,240 | |
| Total votes: 40,506 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Grier Martin (D)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Grier Martin advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34
Ashley Seshul defeated Joshua Jordan in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ashley Seshul | 70.8 | 3,907 |
 | Joshua Jordan | 29.2 | 1,612 | |
| Total votes: 5,519 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Kat McDonald advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34.
Campaign finance
2020
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34
Incumbent Grier Martin defeated Ronald Smith and Michael Munger in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Grier Martin (D) | 56.6 | 31,784 |
 | Ronald Smith (R) | 39.1 | 21,989 | |
 | Michael Munger (L) | 4.3 | 2,395 | |
| Total votes: 56,168 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Grier Martin advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Ronald Smith advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Michael Munger advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34
Incumbent Grier Martin defeated Catherine Whiteford and Cap Hayes in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Grier Martin (D) | 65.5 | 26,348 |
 | Catherine Whiteford (R) | 32.1 | 12,903 | |
 | Cap Hayes (L) | 2.4 | 970 | |
| Total votes: 40,221 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34
Incumbent Grier Martin advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34 on May 8, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34
Catherine Whiteford advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Catherine Whiteford |
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2016
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016.[5] The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.[6]
Incumbent Grier Martin defeated Bill Morris in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 34 general election.[7][8]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 34 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Grier Martin Incumbent |
67.56% | 31,335 | |
| Republican | Bill Morris | 32.44% | 15,049 | |
| Total Votes | 46,384 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Grier Martin ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 34 Democratic primary.[9][10]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 34 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Grier Martin Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Bill Morris ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 34 Republican primary.[11][12]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 34 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Bill Morris (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 28, 2014. Incumbent Grier Martin was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[13][14][15][16]
2012
Martin did not run for re-election in 2012.
2010
On November 2, 2010, Martin won election to the North Carolina House of Representatives. He faced Republican challenger Steven Henion in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[17][18]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, General Election Results, District 34 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Grier Martin (D)
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15,234 | 54.17% | ||
| Steve Henion (R) | 12,886 | 45.83% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Martin won re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives.[19] $191,710 was raised for this campaign.[20]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 34 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Grier Martin (D)
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24,065 | |||
| J.H. Ross (R) | 16,102 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Grier Martin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Grier Martin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from May 18 to July 1.
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2021
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In 2021, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 28 to September 3. The legislature was in recess from July 8 to September 1 and then reconvened September 2 to September 3.
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2019
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In 2019, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 through August 27.
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2018
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In 2018, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 10 through July 4.
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2017
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In 2017, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 11 through June 30. Before the legislature adjourned its regular scheduled session, the legislature scheduled the following additional session dates: August 3, August 18 to August 25, August 28 to August 31, and October 4 to October 17.
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2016
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In 2016, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from April 25 through July 1.
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2015
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In 2015, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 14 through September 30.
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2014
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In 2014, the General Assembly of North Carolina will be in session from May 14 through a date to be determined by the legislature.
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2013
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In 2013, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 to July 26.
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2012
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In 2012, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from May 16 to July 3.
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2011
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In 2011, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 26 to June 18. A special session dealing with redistricting began July 13 and ended July 28.
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Personal
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As of this writing, Martin and his wife, Louise, had one child. They resided in Raleigh, North Carolina.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate North Carolina House of Representatives District 34 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Raleigh News-Observer, "Democrat Ross to leave legislature," May 1, 2013. Retrieved May 2, 2013
- ↑ Associated Press, "Former Rep. Grier Martin returning to NC House," May 29, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2013
- ↑ Associated Press, "Former Rep. Grier Martin back in NC House," June 3, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2013
- ↑ The Carolina Journal, "Longtime N.C. Rep. Grier Martin resigning from office," June 2, 2022
- ↑ The primary for U.S. congressional elections was rescheduled to June 7, 2016, following legal challenges to North Carolina's district maps. State races were unaffected.
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 Candidate Filing," accessed December 22, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election results lookup," accessd December 21, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Primary Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed March 7, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "General Election Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed August 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "05/06/2014 Official Primary Election Results - Statewide," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "11/04/2014 Official General Election Results - Statewide," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official North Carolina General Election Results- November 2, 2010," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2008 General Election Results," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed August 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 34 2013-2022 |
Succeeded by Jack Nichols (D) |
| Preceded by - |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 34 2005-2013 |
Succeeded by - |
