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Martez Coleman
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 | |
 | Martez Coleman (Nonpartisan) | 47.9 | 804 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 9 | ||
| Total votes: 1,680 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jullian Leggs (Nonpartisan)
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 | ||
| ✔ |  | Antoinette Lee (Nonpartisan) | 64.3 | 1,602 |
| Martez Coleman (Nonpartisan) | 35.2 | 877 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 11 | ||
| Total votes: 2,490 | |||
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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 |
 Antoinette Lee |
39.04% | 415 |
| 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
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Martez Coleman did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's 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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See also
2023 Elections
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