Marty Martin (born August 5, 1951) is a former Democratic member of the

Wyoming Senate The Wyoming Senate is the upper house of the Wyoming State Legislature. There are 30 Senators in the Senate, representing an equal number of constituencies across Wyoming, each with a population of at least 17,000. The Senate meets at the Wyom ...

, representing the 12th district from 2009 until 2013. He previously served in the

Wyoming House of Representatives The Wyoming House of Representatives is the lower house of the Wyoming State Legislature. There are 60 Representatives in the House, representing an equal number of single-member constituent districts across the state, each with a population of ...

representing the 48th district from 2003 to 2009, including a stint as Minority Leader.

Career

Prior to serving in the state legislature, Martin was a Rock Springs City Councilman. He succeeded retiring City Councilman Rudy Magagna, and served until his resignation in June 1999.

Elections

2002

After incumbent Democratic Representative Bud Nelson announced his retirement, Martin declared his candidacy. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeated Republican attorney

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with 55% of the vote.

2004

Martin ran unopposed in both the primary and general elections.

2006

Martin ran unopposed in both the primary and general elections.

2008

After incumbent Democratic Senator Rae Lynn Job announced her retirement, Martin declared his candidacy for the seat. Martin ran unopposed in both the primary and general elections. Job then resigned early and Martin was appointed to fill the remainder of Job's unexpired term, though he was sworn in on the same date as other state legislators.

2012

Martin declined to seek reelection, and was succeeded by Democratic State Representative

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References

External links

Wyoming State Legislature - Senator Marty Martin
official WY Senate website
Project Vote Smart - Senator Marty Martin (WY)
profile *''Follow the Money'' - Marty Martin
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