Grier Martin
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Grier Martin 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 co-chairs the Transportation Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee and is a vice-chair and former chair of the Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee. He is an attorney from Raleigh
and is the son of D.G. Martin
.
Martin was first elected in the 2004 elections
, defeating incumbent Republican Don Munford
. Martin defeated Republican J.H. Ross in the November 2006 and 2008 elections, and Republican Steve Henion in 2010. 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, the National Guard Association of the United States' Charles Dick Medal of Merit
, the Brain Injury of North Carolina's "Our Hero Award," and was named a "Freshman of the Year" by the Conservation Council of North Carolina. National and state Democrats recruited Martin to run for the U.S. Senate against Elizabeth Dole in 2008, but he declined in order to spend time with his young family.
Martin is currently a lieutenant colonel in the US Army Reserve
and served in Afghanistan
in 2002-03. 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
. 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.
North Carolina General Assembly
The North Carolina General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of North Carolina. The General Assembly drafts and legislates the state laws of North Carolina, also known as the General Statutes...
representing the state's 34th House District since 2004. His district includes the northern part of Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 403,892, over an area of , making Raleigh...
in Wake
Wake County, North Carolina
Wake County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 900,993 making it North Carolina's second most populated county...
County. Martin co-chairs the Transportation Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee and is a vice-chair and former chair of the Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee. He is an attorney from Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 403,892, over an area of , making Raleigh...
and is the son of D.G. Martin
D.G. Martin
D. G. Martin is the host of UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Bookwatch,” a retired lawyer, politician, and university administrator.Though born in Atlanta, Martin grew up in Davidson, NC, where his father served as president of Davidson College. Martin attended Davidson College, where he played on the...
.
Martin was first elected in the 2004 elections
North Carolina General Assembly election, 2004
Elections to choose members of the North Carolina General Assembly, each of whom serves a two-year term, occurred on Tuesday, November 2, 2004. The U.S. Presidential election, 2004, U.S. House election, 2004, U.S...
, defeating incumbent Republican Don Munford
Don Munford
R. Donovan "Don" Munford was a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's thirty-fourth House district, including constituents in Wake County from 2002. Munford is a lawyer and accountant from Raleigh, North Carolina....
. Martin defeated Republican J.H. Ross in the November 2006 and 2008 elections, and Republican Steve Henion in 2010. In his tenure, Martin has received the Disabled American Veterans
Disabled American Veterans
The Disabled American Veterans, or DAV, is an organization for disabled veterans that helps them and their families through various means. It currently has over 1.2 million members...
of North Carolina "Legislator of the Year" award, the Pesticide Education Project (now Toxic Free NC) "Legislative Leadership" award, the National Guard Association of the United States' Charles Dick Medal of Merit
Charles Dick Medal of Merit
The Charles Dick Medal of Merit is awarded by the National Guard Association of the United States to elected officials in recognition of their contributions toward the National Guard. It was established in 1988 and named in honor Charles Dick, a Major General from the Ohio National Guard....
, the Brain Injury of North Carolina's "Our Hero Award," and was named a "Freshman of the Year" by the Conservation Council of North Carolina. National and state Democrats recruited Martin to run for the U.S. Senate against Elizabeth Dole in 2008, but he declined in order to spend time with his young family.
Martin is currently a lieutenant colonel in the US Army Reserve
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
and served in Afghanistan
War in Afghanistan (2001–present)
The War in Afghanistan began on October 7, 2001, as the armed forces of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Afghan United Front launched Operation Enduring Freedom...
in 2002-03. He is a graduate of the Army's Airborne School
United States Army Airborne School
The United States Army Airborne School — widely known as Jump School — conducts the basic paratrooper training for the United States armed forces. It is operated by the 1st Battalion , 507th Infantry, United States Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia...
, Air Assault School
United States Army Air Assault School
The Sabalauski Air Assault School is a FORSCOM TDA unit located at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Its primary task is training leaders and soldiers assigned to the 101st Airborne Division , other US Army units and US armed services in several courses annually.- Background :Air Assault School qualifies...
, and the Field Artillery Officer Basic Course
United States Army Field Artillery School
The United States Army Field Artillery School trains Field Artillery Soldiers and Marines in tactics, techniques, and procedures for the employment of fire support systems in support of the maneuver commander...
.
Martin graduated from Davidson College
Davidson College
Davidson College is a private liberal arts college in Davidson, North Carolina. The college has graduated 23 Rhodes Scholars and is consistently ranked in the top ten liberal arts colleges in the country by U.S. News and World Report magazine, although it has recently dropped to 11th in U.S. News...
and the University of North Carolina School of Law
University of North Carolina School of Law
The University of North Carolina School of Law is a professional school within the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Established in 1845, Carolina Law is among the oldest law schools in the nation and is the oldest law school in North Carolina. It is consistently ranked in the top-tier...
where he served as a Note Editor of the North Carolina Law Review
North Carolina Law Review
The North Carolina Law Review is the law journal of the University of North Carolina School of Law. It was established in 1922 and is published in six issues each year, with issue 5 devoted to its annual symposium and issue 6 designated as a special review of North Carolina and Fourth Circuit law...
. He also has a LL.M
Master of Laws
The Master of Laws is an advanced academic degree, pursued by those holding a professional law degree, and is commonly abbreviated LL.M. from its Latin name, Legum Magister. The University of Oxford names its taught masters of laws B.C.L...
degree in Military Law (International and Operational Law
Laws of war
The law of war is a body of law concerning acceptable justifications to engage in war and the limits to acceptable wartime conduct...
concentration) from the Judge Advocate General's School. He is married with one daughter.
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