Jack Martins
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Jack M. Martins is a Republican
member of the New York State Senate
, representing the 7th district located in Nassau County, New York
.
, born to parents who emigrated from northern Portugal
in the 1960s. He has lived in Mineola
since the age of 3 and graduated from Chaminade High School
in 1985. Martins received a bachelor's degree
in political science from American University
in 1988. He earned his Juris Doctorate from St. John's University School of Law
in 1991.
Martins owned a law firm in Mineola for 15 years and has worked as an attorney for his family's construction company, J & A Concrete Corp. in Bohemia, New York
.
of the Village of Mineola in 2003. He had an unsuccessful race for the U.S. Congress against Carolyn McCarthy
in 2008.
In November 2010, Martins was elected to the State Senate , defeating the Democratic
incumbent Craig M. Johnson.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the New York State Senate
New York State Senate
The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms. There are no limits on the number of terms one may serve...
, representing the 7th district located in Nassau County, New York
Nassau County, New York
Nassau County is a suburban county on Long Island, east of New York City in the U.S. state of New York, within the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,339,532...
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Early life and education
Martins is a first-generation AmericanUnited States
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, born to parents who emigrated from northern Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
in the 1960s. He has lived in Mineola
Mineola, New York
Mineola is a village in Nassau County, New York, USA. The population was 18,799 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from a Native American word meaning a "pleasant place"....
since the age of 3 and graduated from Chaminade High School
Chaminade High School
Chaminade High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory high school for young men. Located in Mineola, New York, the school was founded in 1930 by the Society of Mary , an international Roman Catholic teaching order of priests and religious Brothers. The school is named for Father William...
in 1985. Martins received a bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
in political science from American University
American University
American University is a private, Methodist, liberal arts, and research university in Washington, D.C. The university was chartered by an Act of Congress on December 5, 1892 as "The American University", which was approved by President Benjamin Harrison on February 24, 1893...
in 1988. He earned his Juris Doctorate from St. John's University School of Law
St. John's University School of Law
St. John's University School of Law is a Roman Catholic law school in Queens, New York City, affiliated with St. John's University. The School of Law was founded in 1925, and confers Juris Doctor degrees and degrees for Master of Laws in Bankruptcy and Master of Laws in U.S. Studies. Over 13,000 St...
in 1991.
Martins owned a law firm in Mineola for 15 years and has worked as an attorney for his family's construction company, J & A Concrete Corp. in Bohemia, New York
Bohemia, New York
Bohemia is a hamlet in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 9,871 at the 2000 census.Bohemia is in the Town of Islip.The main school district in the town is the Connetquot School District...
.
Political career
Martins was elected mayorMayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of the Village of Mineola in 2003. He had an unsuccessful race for the U.S. Congress against Carolyn McCarthy
Carolyn McCarthy
Carolyn McCarthy is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1997. She is a member of the Democratic Party. The district is located in central Long Island in west-central Nassau County and includes Mineola, the Five Towns, East Rockaway, Rockville Centre, Oceanside, Garden City, Hempstead,...
in 2008.
In November 2010, Martins was elected to the State Senate , defeating the Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
incumbent Craig M. Johnson.
Personal life
Martins is a member of the County Seat Kiwanis Club and the Long Island Portuguese Lions Club. He and his wife Paula have four daughters: Kaitlin, Vanessa, Emma and Caroline.Election results
- November 2010 general electionGeneral electionIn a parliamentary political system, a general election is an election in which all or most members of a given political body are chosen. The term is usually used to refer to elections held for a nation's primary legislative body, as distinguished from by-elections and local elections.The term...
, NYS Senate, 7th SDJack M. Martins (REP New York Republican State CommitteeThe New York Republican State Committee is the affiliate of the United States Republican Party in New York, headquartered in Albany.-History:...
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- CON)... 42,928 Craig M. Johnson (DEM New York State Democratic CommitteeThe New York State Democratic Committee runs the local branch of the United States Democratic Party in the state of New York. Its headquarters are in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, and it has an office in Albany.-List of chairpersons:...
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