Michael Martin (Kansas)

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Michael Martin
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Republican Party

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Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Associate

Hutchinson Community College

Personal
Birthplace
Osborne, Kan.
Religion
Catholic
Profession
Fire marshal
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Michael Martin (Republican Party) ran for election to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent District 57. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Martin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Michael Martin was born in Osborne, Kansas. He earned an associate degree from Hutchinson Community College. His professional experience includes working as a fire marshal for the City of Topeka, Kansas. Martin has been affiliated with the International Association of Firefighters, the International Association of Arson Investigators, the Kansas Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, and the Kansas All hazards Incident Management Team.[1]

Elections

2020

See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 57

Incumbent John Alcala defeated Michael Martin in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 57 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John Alcala
John Alcala (D)
 
63.4
 
4,513
Image of Michael Martin
Michael Martin (R) Candidate Connection
 
36.6
 
2,603

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 7,116
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 57

Incumbent John Alcala advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 57 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John Alcala
John Alcala
 
100.0
 
1,472

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,472
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 57

Michael Martin advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 57 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Martin
Michael Martin Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
1,045

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,045
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2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Michael Martin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. 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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My name Is Michael Martin, I have spent 30 years in Public Service beginning as a volunteer firefighter at Mission Township Fire Department in 1989. In 1993 I was hired by the Topeka Fire Department and moved through the ranks until 2003, when I promoted into fire investigations. As a Fire Investigator I received training from The Office of the State Fire Marshal, The National Fire Academy, and the Kansas Highway Patrol. Through this training, I became a Certified Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Kansas. In 2014, I was promoted to the position of Fire Marshal for the City of Topeka until my retirement in January of 2020. In 2014, my love of service and helping others moved me to accept a position on the Board of Directors for Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. I was honored to serve as the Board Chair in 2018 and 2019; I remain on the Board of Directors to this day. In 2018, in recognition of my service, I received the Gift of Life Hero award. I hope to continue my service to the public as the Representative of the 57th District of the Kansas House of Representatives.
  • I believe in smaller government, lower taxes and finding common sense approaches to problem solving.
  • Our government has become a place for professional politicians who spend a lifetime protecting there chances for re-election. I want to work for the people of the district and solve problems. I believe in term limits and holding our elected officials accountable to the people they represent.
  • I promise to work hard to bring jobs, infrastructure, and opportunity to the people of the 57th district.
I see professional politicians that have spend decades representing the citizens, but have done nothing to bring change. The 57th District has been represented by my opponent as either a City Council Representative or House Representative for over 20 years. During that time we have seen very little done to benefit the people. We see crumbling roads, neighborhoods with no local grocery stores, blighted areas, what has been done in the last 20 years to change that? I promise to work hard everyday to bring opportunity to the people of the 57th District. I understand that a public servant is charged with serving the public, not themselves. I do not intend to follow the path of my opponent and disappear from the district as soon as I am elected. I understand that I work for the people and will be held accountable every two years. A vote for me will mean real change to the district, I will listen and act in the best interest of the people of the 57th District. I WILL WORK FOR YOU. I believe the government has been unresponsive to our need for to long. It is time we go back to actual representative government.
My hero has always been my father. He taught me so much in my life, like how to be self reliant, how to take care of your family, and how you can overcome anything with dedication and hard work. He showed me how to treat people, that you are neither above or beneath anyone. We are all created equal, we all deserve respect, and the world is a direct reflection of how you treat other people.
Hillsdale college course, constitution 101
If elected, you must leave your ego at home. This is not a job about the Representative or their needs. This is about finding solutions for those you are representing. When you leave your ego behind, you can concentrate on finding the best course of action, even if it is not your idea. You have to do the right things for the right reasons, even if it means someone else gets the glory.
I feel like I my ability to listen and have empathy for those around, my willingness to work hard to get things done, and that I have a common sense approach to solving problems. I believe any one of these make me suitable to represent the people of the 57th District. As much as these things will help me in this position, my greatest attribute is my lack of ego when it comes to problem solving. I do not care who's idea it is, or even if it is contrary to my ideas. If there is a suggestion that assists me in doing my job better, or solving a problem more efficiently, I just want to get the job done and I do not care who gets the credit as long as I can be on the team.
To serve the people you are sworn to represent, period. I believe my responsibility lies with the people of the district first, the people of the state second, and the country as a whole third. I have no intention to go to the state house and forget those I have sworn to represent. Opportunities and improvements to the district, and representing the will of the citizens of the district are where my concerns are focused.
The only things I would like to be remembered for would be that I worked hard to make a difference in peoples lives, that I am honest, and that I put others concerns above my own.
I was a senior in High School when the Challenger Space Shuttle exploded. I remember to this day how excited I was to watch the launch. I was thinking that the first private citizen going into space meant that someday, I might get the chance to do the same. When it exploded, I remember feeling like the whole world stopped in place. It was the first time I can remember the whole world being united in grief and disbelief. I remember the calls to stop space exploration and put an end to the whole program, but my feelings were just the opposite. I remember telling people that I would get on the next rocket tomorrow if given the chance. We must always continue the journey to better the human race, and to reach for the stars.
I started my first job at age 14. I worked at the Topeka Zoo in the concession stand; it was a summer job. I worked there until age 16, when I was able to get a better job at Kmart.
The Dark Tower Series by Stephen King
I think my biggest struggle in life has been my own self image.
I believe the founding fathers never intended our government to be run by professional politicians. We need change in our representatives, so we are always looking for ways to improve. I think that every office should be limited to eight years, then the next person steps up and takes their turn. When we have a finite time in office we can do away with the never ending campaigns. Take your turn, improve what you can, and leave the office, district, and state better than you found it.
I think the hyper-political environment we are living in is counter productive. We must find a way to have open and honest discussions throughout the entire governing bodies. Working with the executive branch to have open and honest discussions is essential to an effective government.
In order to be productive at all, coalitions must be formed. This happens by working with individual legislators to find was to solve problems. cooperation is essential to make any endeavor work. I'm not afraid to reach out to my party or across the isle to find common sense solutions;
I am in favor of an Independent redistricting commission. The formation of that body should include some elected officials as well as independent members appointed through a bi-partisan process.
I have a real interest in bring assistance back to the 57th District so I would want to serve on the Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Committee. I would also like to make sure that we are an efficient government so the General Government Budget and or Appropriations would be of interest. Lastly, I would have an interest in serving on the Local Government Committee to ensure that local government have the tools they need to efficiently serve the citizens.
I'm interested in serving in any capacity that I can make a difference. My goal is to do everything I can to bring back common sense and accountability to our state government.
I do not believe our government was designed to be a long term career. I think that individuals from the community should step up and take their turn in representation of the districts. My intent is to serve no longer than eight years, and return to being a private citizen.

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  1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 28, 2020


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