Martez Coleman

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Martez Coleman
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Elections and appointments
Last election

August 3, 2023

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Martez Coleman ran for election to the Nashville Metro Council to represent District 8 in Tennessee. Coleman lost in the general election on August 3, 2023.

Coleman was a candidate for District 33 representative on the Nashville Metro Council in Tennessee. Coleman was defeated in the special election on August 15, 2017.

Elections

2023

See also: City elections in Nashville, Tennessee (2023)

General election

General election for Nashville Metro Council District 8

Deonte Harrell defeated Martez Coleman in the general election for Nashville Metro Council District 8 on August 3, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
Deonte Harrell (Nonpartisan)
 
51.6
 
867
Image of Martez Coleman
Martez Coleman (Nonpartisan)
 
47.9
 
804
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.5
 
9

Total votes: 1,680
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Endorsements

Coleman received the following endorsements.

2019

See also: City elections in Nashville, Tennessee (2019)

General election

General election for Nashville Metro Council District 33

Incumbent Antoinette Lee defeated Martez Coleman in the general election for Nashville Metro Council District 33 on August 1, 2019.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Antoinette Lee
Antoinette Lee (Nonpartisan)
 
64.3
 
1,602
Image of Martez Coleman
Martez Coleman (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
35.2
 
877
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.4
 
11

Total votes: 2,490
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2017

See also: Municipal elections in Nashville, Tennessee (2017)

Antoinette Lee and Tim Herndon defeated Jack Byrd III, Martez Coleman, and Michael Mayhew in the Nashville Metro Council District 33 special election.[1]

Nashville Metro Council District 33, Special Election, 2017
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Antoinette Lee 39.04% 415
Green check mark transparent.png Tim Herndon 37.82% 402
Jack Byrd III 12.79% 136
Martez Coleman 6.59% 70
Michael Mayhew 3.76% 40
Total Votes 1,063
Source: Nashville.gov, "August 15 Election Results," accessed September 14, 2017

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Martez Coleman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Coleman's responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Community meeting Infrastructure Smart Development Budget

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Teachers First Responders Public Safety

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

There is no one in politics I look up to. The Lord is my leader

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

None

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

Willing to listen Work well with others Being understanding

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I'm straight forward.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Take care of your community and the constituents that live in it.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I served the community and the city of Nashville well and gave it my very best.

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Thanksgiving because families spends time together.

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