Grier Martin
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| Grier Martin | |
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Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 34th district |
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| In office 2004 – present |
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| Preceded by | Don Munford |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Louise |
| Residence | Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | Davidson College, University of North Carolina School of Law, Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School |
| Profession | attorney |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
Grier Martin (born 1968 in Charlotte, North Carolina) is a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's 34th House District since 2004. His district includes the northern part of Raleigh in Wake County. Martin chairs the Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee.[1] He is an attorney from Raleigh.
Martin was first elected in the 2004 elections, defeating incumbent Republican Don Munford.[2] Martin defeated Republican J.H. Ross in the November 2006 election.[3] In his tenure, Martin has received the Disabled American Veterans of North Carolina "Legislator of the Year" award, the Pesticide Education Project (now Toxic Free NC) "Legislative Leadership" award, and was named a "Freshman of the Year" by the Conservation Council of North Carolina.[4]
Martin is currently a major in the US Army Reserve and served in Afghanistan in 2002-03.[5] He is a graduate of the Army's Airborne School, Air Assault School, and the Field Artillery Officer Basic Course.
Martin graduated from Davidson College and the University of North Carolina School of Law where he served as a Note Editor of the North Carolina Law Review.[6] He also has a LL.M degree in Military Law (International and Operational Law concentration) from the Judge Advocate General's School. He is married with one daughter.[7]
[edit] References
- ^ North Carolina General Assembly - Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs (House Standing Committee)
- ^ [1] WRAL News
- ^ General Assembly Election Results
- ^ Conservation Council of NC 2006 Scorecard
- ^ [2] The News & Observer
- ^ [3] The News & Observer
- ^ [4] The News & Observer
[edit] External links
- North Carolina General Assembly - Representative Grier Martin official NC House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Grier Martin (NC) profile
- Follow the Money - Grier Martin
- Grier Martin official campaign site
- "Budget vote puts Martin on the spot" news article
- WRAL-TV video "Poll: Wake Lawmaker Fares Well Against Dole"
- News & Observer profile
