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Henry Martin
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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Lincoln University, 1998

Graduate

Walden University, 2011

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1988 - 1992

Personal
Birthplace
St. Paul, Minn.
Religion
Agnostic
Profession
Educator
Contact

Henry Martin (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Missouri's 6th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

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Biography

Henry Martin was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He served in the U.S. Army from 1988 to 1992. He earned a bachelor's degree from Lincoln University in 1998, a graduate degree from Lincoln University in 2001, and another graduate degree from Walden University in 2011. His career experience includes working as an educator as well as coaching and officiating.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: Missouri's 6th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Incumbent Sam Graves defeated Henry Martin and Andy Maidment in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sam Graves
Sam Graves (R)
 
70.3
 
184,865
Image of Henry Martin
Henry Martin (D) Candidate Connection
 
27.5
 
72,253
Image of Andy Maidment
Andy Maidment (L) Candidate Connection
 
2.2
 
5,774

Total votes: 262,892
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Henry Martin defeated Charles West and Michael Howard in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Henry Martin
Henry Martin Candidate Connection
 
46.2
 
13,488
Image of Charles West
Charles West Candidate Connection
 
33.4
 
9,761
Michael Howard
 
20.4
 
5,959

Total votes: 29,208
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Incumbent Sam Graves defeated Christopher Ryan, Brandon Kleinmeyer, Dakota Shultz, and John Dady in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sam Graves
Sam Graves
 
75.7
 
72,996
Image of Christopher Ryan
Christopher Ryan
 
8.1
 
7,848
Image of Brandon Kleinmeyer
Brandon Kleinmeyer Candidate Connection
 
7.7
 
7,414
Image of Dakota Shultz
Dakota Shultz Candidate Connection
 
6.1
 
5,902
Image of John Dady
John Dady Candidate Connection
 
2.4
 
2,309

Total votes: 96,469
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Andy Maidment advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Andy Maidment
Andy Maidment Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
350

Total votes: 350
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Endorsements

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2020

See also: Missouri's 6th Congressional District election, 2020

Missouri's 6th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Democratic primary)

Missouri's 6th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Incumbent Sam Graves defeated Gena Ross and Jim Higgins in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sam Graves
Sam Graves (R)
 
67.1
 
258,709
Image of Gena Ross
Gena Ross (D) Candidate Connection
 
30.8
 
118,926
Image of Jim Higgins
Jim Higgins (L)
 
2.1
 
8,144

Total votes: 385,779
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Gena Ross defeated Ramona Farris (Unofficially withdrew), Henry Martin, Charles West, and Donald Robert Sartain in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Gena Ross
Gena Ross Candidate Connection
 
32.8
 
14,503
Image of Ramona Farris
Ramona Farris (Unofficially withdrew)
 
26.9
 
11,882
Image of Henry Martin
Henry Martin
 
21.3
 
9,393
Image of Charles West
Charles West Candidate Connection
 
15.7
 
6,951
Image of Donald Robert Sartain
Donald Robert Sartain Candidate Connection
 
3.3
 
1,447

Total votes: 44,176
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Incumbent Sam Graves defeated Christopher Ryan in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sam Graves
Sam Graves
 
79.7
 
81,584
Image of Christopher Ryan
Christopher Ryan
 
20.3
 
20,826

Total votes: 102,410
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Jim Higgins advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jim Higgins
Jim Higgins
 
100.0
 
431

Total votes: 431
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2018

See also: Missouri's 6th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

Incumbent Sam Graves defeated Henry Martin and Dan Hogan in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on November 6, 2018.


General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sam Graves
Sam Graves (R)
 
65.4
 
199,796
Image of Henry Martin
Henry Martin (D)
 
32.0
 
97,660
Image of Dan Hogan
Dan Hogan (L)
 
2.6
 
7,953

Total votes: 305,409
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Democratic primary

Henry Martin defeated Winston Apple and Ed Andres in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on August 7, 2018.


Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Henry Martin
Henry Martin
 
41.5
 
21,677
Image of Winston Apple
Winston Apple
 
30.8
 
16,087
Ed Andres Candidate Connection
 
27.7
 
14,453

Total votes: 52,217
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Republican primary

Incumbent Sam Graves advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on August 7, 2018.


Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sam Graves
Sam Graves
 
100.0
 
89,595

Total votes: 89,595
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Libertarian primary election

Dan Hogan advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6 on August 7, 2018.


Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 6

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Dan Hogan
Dan Hogan
 
100.0
 
590

Total votes: 590
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Henry 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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Born in Minnesota, raised in Missouri I am a veteran of the U.S. Army where I served in Germany when the Belin Wall fell and in the first Gulf War. Following my time in service, I earned my degree and have been an educator for the past 23 years. I serve the Missouri State High School Activities Association as a football and wrestling official and have also coached both sports. I am the father of four and grandfather of five. I believe in the inherent good of all people and that it is possible for us to be the 'more perfect union' the framers of the Constitution intended. I am a huge fan of principles of the super hero in that with great power comes great responsibility and those with power should use their power to responsibly serve those who are most in need. I believe that there is much our nation can do to improve the lives of it's citizens or to at least make sure everyone gets their best shot. I believe that it is possible for government to serve the public responsibly and within it's means.
  • Healthcare- We need to rework healthcare so that every American has access to care and so that no family goes broke from the onset of a major illness or injury.
  • Justice- Because the words 'equal justice under the law' should be more than just words we say but also words with action. We need environmental justice so that we can have a more symbiotic relationship with the planet and not a parasitic one. We need to work toward social justice so that we can close socioeconomic, gender, and ethnic gaps in our country. We need to reevaluate our justice system so that it is corrective, not devastating to the communities it serves.
  • Democracy- The people's right to self-governance is a cornerstone of who we are as a nation. We are the inspiration for nations around the world seeking their own democracy and we have a responsibility to preserve what we inherited and to be that hope for the rest of the world.
I am most passionate about education and the effect it can have on leveling the playing field and the ability of a nation to solve problems. I want to see us invest in education like it is the important thing we claim it is.

I want to see Congress fulfill the unwritten promise made to service members who volunteer to defend our nation with the understanding that they will take care of the people at home we defend.

I want to see us actually facilitate success for everyone through smart investments in the people of our nation, not machines for war. The United States has more than proven that we can fight, now we need to prove that we can lead in diplomacy.
As corny as it sounds, my father was my hero and who I always wanted to be the most like because he showed me an example of what a father is supposed to do for his family. He demonstrated that sometimes, your needs cannot come before the needs of your family.
'The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few or the one.'

'With great power comes great responsibility.'
'There is no try, only do or do not.'

Quotes from characters in films that should be a general philosophy for anyone seeking/occupying public office.
A person who will put the needs of the nation before their own.

A person who will put the needs of the nation before their party.

A person who can set aside their personal beliefs when governing to craft legislation that benefits everyone, not just a few.
I am always willing to work to solve a problem that is identified to me.

I will make an earnest effort to negotiate when I disagree and will always do so in good faith.
I have the ability to build a consensus in a room with people.

I have a strong belief that there is always a compromise that can be reached.
Be responsive to those served.

Set aside personal biases when crafting legislation.

Always put the needs of the nation before everything else.
The idea that we should always leave the world just a little better than when we cam in it.
My first job was as a clean up at Czarlinsky's men's clothing store in Jefferson City that I held for 2 years.
The Twelve Labors of Hercules because it is a story of a man's triumph over difficult tasks to save others.
Iron Man not so much because he is rich but because he is brilliant and wants to do good for people.
Life is it's own struggle and it is how you respond in those trying moments that can build you up or tear you down. Perseverance or triumph though difficulty should not be out only measuring stick. My only real struggle is understanding how people can let their party identity override doing the right thing for one another.
While being termed for only two years contributes to an environment of perpetual campaigning, it does make the House of Representatives unique in that a sitting representative must be more responsive to constituents.
No, because sometimes that experience comes with baggage and loyalties that are not beneficial to constituents.
One of our greatest challenges is to overcome the hyper-partisan environment that has been constructed over the last 20 years and complicated more greatly by partisan media and social media platforms. We have to rediscover that we are Americans first before we are Democrat or Republican. A house divided cannot stand.
In today's hyper-partisan environment, it may be more beneficial to extend the term to 3 to allow for governance to occur. As it stands, all that seems to happen is that if one party does not win a majority, they just oppose the party in power and wait out the clock which hurts the people they are sworn to serve.
Term limits are the next election. Implementation of term limits merely favors less populated areas in that it allows them to tell larger areas that the person they elected has served long enough. Even though the statistics say that more than 80% of Americans support term limits, Congress still enjoys a 90% incumbency rate which essentially means that people are dissatisfied with everyone else's representative but their own. As long as there is gerrymandering, the next election should serve as the term limit because fewer and fewer incumbents even campaign because their seats are so secure. With term limits, we would have constant turnover leading to losses of institutional knowledge and more hyper-partisanship as people would no longer vote for a person, but a party.
There was a family with a young son who had significant medical issues. They had essentially burned through their savings and had scaled back their lives to accommodate their child. They had a go fund me page to help with their medical bills. This should not be happening in our country.
Two cannibals are eating a clown and one pauses and looks at the other and inquires...does he taste funny to you?
Compromise is essential to effective/lasting governance.
It is my contention that we need to have a robust and honest discussion about taxation and spending if we are ever going to control the deficit, address our debt, and provide adequate services to the people we are sworn to serve.

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Campaign website

Martin's campaign website stated the following:

Justice

The American criminal justice system is principled to believe that no person is above the law and that everyone deserves a day in court and should be held accountable regardless of income or access to power.

We are witnessing a justice system struggling to live up to the standards to which it was originally set. My campaign will seek reforms that will grant people the opportunity to see their day in court, regardless of means to insure ‘equal justice under the law.

Reforms we are seeking to sponsor and enact include:

  • Bail reform- Bail should not be an impediment to a person getting out and continuing to earn toward their defense and take care of their family. Our objective should be corrective, not punitive.
  • Expansion of access to mental health services- People suffering from mental health disorders do not belong in prison and proper assessment and access can get offenders the help they require without putting them in prison.
  • Decriminalization/legalization of marijuana- With proper warnings, adults should have autonomy to do essentially as they please with regard to their recreational activities. Legalization/decriminalization will lead to additional revenue that can be used for treatment programs, mental health programs, and a fully funded public defender’s office.


Infrastructure

Once the rival of the world, America led on infrastructure but now we are in a race to catch up. Passage of the bi-partisan infrastructure bill and the President’s ‘Build Back Better plan will catch the United States up with several countries but we need more to ensure America’s place as a world leader on infrastructure.

Internet

Our rural communities have been left behind in our technology boon which has led to struggles for them to keep up with technology jobs that have overwhelmingly gone to our urban and suburban centers. We can revitalize our rural communities with the installation of reliable high-speed internet service allowing them to compete for those tech sector jobs.

It is vital that we restore net neutrality so that internet service providers are not allowed to favor the service of one site over another.

Energy

As technology improves, we need to make an active transition to renewable energy and improve our electrical grid. As we move away from fossil fuels to renewables, we need to ensure that we are not trading one form of pollution for another. Transition to renewable energy can be part of standard updates and maintenance of existing federal buildings and installations meaning a minimal impact on the budget.


Internet And Energy


Minimum Wage

Our federal minimum wage has not risen since 2010 and yet the cost of living has. It is time to take the federal minimum wage off the table for politicians and establish a federal commission to study and raise the minimum wage commensurate with market conditions and not the whim of politicians. Until we establish that commission, we must raise the minimum wage to at least $15 per hour as companies are experiencing record profits while worker productivity has never been higher while wages are generally flat


Family farms

The American family farm is struggling more than ever with restrictions on things that used to make them generally self-sufficient. Passage of a farmer’s bill of rights and the establishment of a public service commission on patents and trade will help return some autonomy that has sorely been missed.


Healthcare

No American family should ever go broke from the onset of a major illness or injury. It is imperative that we ensure that every American has access to quality care my goal as your representative is to get to Medicare for all. Simply put, we have problems taking care of our service members when they leave service, and Medicare for all makes sure we cover those who have covered us.


Family rights

No one is better than making decisions for their family than the families themselves. I have 4 children because I planned for 4 children. We should afford every family the right to make their own decision. The government has no place making decisions on how any family grows.


Second Amendment rights

The Second Amendment is enshrined in the Constitution and as such should be enforced. Responsible gun ownership should be promoted and encouraged. According to D.C. v. Heller, the right to bear arms can be limited. The romantic view of owning a gun should not outweigh common-sense reforms that will save lives. I will not support any legislation that rescinds the right to bear arms but will support policies aimed at curbing gun violence and reducing suicides.


Campaign finance

Citizens United changed the landscape of campaign finance. By defining what constitutes a person, we can begin to move some of the big money out of politics. I think the American people would be better served with publicly financed campaigns with hard caps on private funding.


Climate change

As stated by the Department of Defense, our greatest enemy right now is climate change as is a matter of 100 years or less, with no action, we will have seaports underwater due to a rise in sea levels, we will see an increase in droughts and unfarmable land. We have a responsibility to be good stewards of the planet and as we see technology evolve to enable us to change, we need to change.


Marijuana

Nothing short of the legalization of marijuana is my goal because there is no evidence that it is more harmful than alcohol. My opinion is simple, we are wasting too much money chasing something that is only harmful while it’s illegal as it tears apart communities. It is time to move on from this outdated polity because the revenue we can gain from legalization, regulation, and taxation could help us combat our debt problem.


Mandatory minimums

Elimination of mandatory minimums for crimes is a big step to criminal justice reform and many courts have removed them. It is imperative that we leave justice to the jurisdiction as there is more familiarity with the offender and mitigating circumstances. Many municipal and circuit judges are now utilizing more diversion programs to mitigate and they should be allowed to expand where possible as our justice system should be rehabilitative, not punitive in cases involving substance abuse/use.


The Farm Bill of Rights[2]

—Henry Martin's campaign website (2022)[3]

2020

Henry Martin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Henry Martin participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 13, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Henry Martin's responses follow below.[4]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

1) Infrastructure

2) Education
3) Justice[5][2]

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

Community equity because the United States has always guaranteed opportunity not outcomes and we have neglected our rural and urban areas with regard to serious infrastructure and other spending.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[2]

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Henry Martin answered the following:

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity! Tenacity! Willingness to find common ground.[2]
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I always make an effort to follow through on things I say I will do. I am highly approachable and realize that there is a responsibility of office that transcends party or ideology and that is service to the body public.[2]
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Care for the public in the way that benefits the most people caring for the most vulnerable first.[2]
What legacy would you like to leave?
Public service can benefit the masses and pay the bills if we act responsibly.[2]
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Iran hostage crisis. 8 or 9 years old[2]
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Paper route for 1 year.[2]
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Iron Man[2]
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
House at Pooh Corner[2]
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
No, actually may hurt a little because party lines are established.[2]
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
Healthcare and debt.[2]
If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Education, Transportation, Intelligence, Small business, farming[2]
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
In our current political culture, it makes it difficult because of perpetual campaigning as a result of the 24 hour news cycle.[2]
What are your thoughts on term limits?
I would support responsible term limits.[2]
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Non-partisan independent committee.[2]

See also


External links

Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 10, 2022
  2. 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  3. Henry Martin For Congress, “Issues,” accessed October 5, 2022
  4. Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  5. Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Henry Martin's responses," April 13, 2018


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