Scott Martin (Pennsylvania politician)
Scott Martin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 13th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Lloyd Smucker |
| Lancaster County Commissioner | |
| In office January 7, 2008 – January 4, 2016 | |
| Succeeded by | Joshua Parsons |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Amber Martin |
| Residence | Lancaster County |
| Alma mater | |
| Website | Personal Site |
Scott Martin is an American politician from Pennsylvania currently serving as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 13th district since 2016. He previously served as Lancaster County Commissioner and chairman of the Pennsylvania Republican County Commissioners Caucus. Scott Martin is married to Amber Martin and they have four children.[1][2]
Early life and education
Martin was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School and Millersville University with a degree in Sociology/Criminal Justice.
He played professional football in the Arena Football League.[3]
Electoral history
| Pennsylvania Republican 13th State Senate Primary Results, 2016[4] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Scott Martin | 17,142 | 49.23 |
| Republican | Neal Rice | 12,654 | 36.34 |
| Republican | Ethan Demme | 4,977 | 14.29 |
| Write-In | 49 | ||
| Total Votes | 34,822 | 100 | |
| Pennsylvania 13th State Senate General Results, 2016[5] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Scott Martin | 66,595 | 57.78 |
| Democratic | Greg Paulson | 48,476 | 42.06 |
| Write-In | 180 | ||
| Total Votes | 115,251 | 100 | |
| Pennsylvania 13th State Senate General Results, 2020[6] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Scott Martin | 73,204 | 55.55 |
| Democratic | Janet Diaz | 58,419 | 44.33 |
| Write-In | 145 | ||
| Total Votes | 131,768 | 100 | |
Political Positions
Pediatric Cancer
Martin authored legislation which was later signed into law as Act 73 of 2017, which allows Pennsylvanians to voluntarily donate $5 to the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund when electronically renewing a driver's license, photo identification card or vehicle registration.[7][8][9]
Martin has pushed for legislation that would allow Pennsylvania businesses to apply for tax credits if they make a donation to certain Pennsylvania medical centers for the purposes of pediatric cancer research/treatment. The total amount of tax credits cannot exceed $10 million in any one fiscal year and the program would last ten years.[10]
Marijuana
Martin is against the legalization of cannabis in Pennsylvania.[11]
References
- ^ Field, Nick (November 10, 2015). "SD-13: Martin Announces Candidacy". PoliticsPA. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "Pennsylvania 13th District State Senate Results: Scott Martin Wins". The New York Times. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "Pennsylvania State Senate - Scott Martin". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
- ^ "General Primary - Totals". vr.co.lancaster.pa.us. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ "General Election - Totals". vr.co.lancaster.pa.us. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ "General Election 2020- Totals". vr.co.lancaster.pa.us. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ^ MediaNews Group (February 4, 2019). "Local lawmakers introduce pediatric cancer bills". Daily Local News.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Janesch, Sam (June 29, 2018). "On Politics: Smucker expands tele-town hall accessibility; state bills advance to Wolf's desk". LancasterOnline.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Governor Signs Martin Bill into Law Encouraging Private Donations to Fight Pediatric Cancer". Pennsylvania Senate Republicans. June 29, 2018. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
- ^ "Martin Hosts Capitol Event Highlighting Bipartisan Efforts to Fight Pediatric Cancer". Senator Scott Martin. February 4, 2019. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
- ^ LNP, SCOTT MARTIN. "Risks of legalization far outweigh benefits". LancasterOnline.
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