Shane Martin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the
South Carolina Senate from the 13th district | |
| Assumed office 2009 | |
| Preceded by | James H. Ritchie Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 31, 1971 Spartanburg, South Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Amy M. (
m. 1997) |
| Children | 2, Ashlyn and Aidan |
| Parent(s) | Shellie and Cheryl Martin |
| Residence | Spartanburg County, South Carolina |
| Education |
Clemson University (BS, 1994) Clemson University (MS, 1999) |
| Profession | Engineer, businessman, politician |
Shane Martin (born December 31, 1971) is an American politician serving as the member of the South Carolina Senate, where he has represented Spartanburg's 13th District since 2008. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Political Career
S.C. Senate
Elections
- 2008 South Carolina Senate election: In 2008, Shane Martin succeeded in forcing Republican incumbent James H. Ritchie Jr. into a runoff in the primary election. He would go on to defeat Ritchie 2-to-1. [1] He defeated Democratic candidate Jimmy Tobias in the general election, and became the Senator for South Carolina's 13th Senate District.
- 2012 South Carolina Senate election: In 2012, Martin was reelected.
- 2016 South Carolina Senate election: In 2016, Martin ran unopposed.
- 2020 South Carolina Senate election: In 2020, Martin ran in contested elections.
- 2024 South Carolina Senate election: In 2024, Martin is again running uncontested.
Tenure
He chairs the Senate Corrections and Penology committee, and serves on the Senate Finance, Medical Affairs and Rules committees. [2]
Personal life
Martin has been married to his wife Amy since 1997. [3] They have two children, Ashlyn and Aidan. [4]
Martin is a native resident of Spartanburg County. [3] He graduated in 1990 from Dorman High School. [3] After high school, he attended Clemson University, where he received bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering. [3] Before being elected as state senator, he was a school board trustee in Spartanburg District 6 (from 2005 to 2008). [4] He is also a small business owner, and works as an engineer, specializing in Aerodynamic Testing and Program management for Chevrolet. [4] He is a Baptist. [2]
References
- ^ Dalton, Robert W. (June 25, 2008). "Martin topples Ritchie". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "Senate Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Shane Martin". South Carolina State House. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Biography". Shane Martin's official website. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
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