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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Carl Martin (Republican) is a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 45. Martin was elected to the office on November 6, 2018.

Education

  • BS, Business Management, West Virginia Wesleyan College, 2009-2014

Professional Experience

  • BS, Business Management, West Virginia Wesleyan College, 2009-2014
  • General Manager, 88 Restaurant & Lounge, 2017-present
  • General Manager, Bicentennial Inn, 2017-present
  • Customer Service Representative, Lykins Energy Solutions, 2014-2016
  • Manager, Martin Oil Company, 2010-2014
  • Consultant, U.S. Cellular, 2009-2010

Political Experience

  • BS, Business Management, West Virginia Wesleyan College, 2009-2014
  • General Manager, 88 Restaurant & Lounge, 2017-present
  • General Manager, Bicentennial Inn, 2017-present
  • Customer Service Representative, Lykins Energy Solutions, 2014-2016
  • Manager, Martin Oil Company, 2010-2014
  • Consultant, U.S. Cellular, 2009-2010
  • Delegate, West Virginia State House of Delegates, District 45, 2019-present
  • Candidate, West Virginia State House of Delegates, District 45, 2020

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Government Organization Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Government Operations

Member, Joint Committee on Government Organization

Member, Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on Department of Transportation Accountability

Member, Political Subdivisions Committee

Member, Senior, Children, and Family Issues Committee

Member, Small Business Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BS, Business Management, West Virginia Wesleyan College, 2009-2014
  • General Manager, 88 Restaurant & Lounge, 2017-present
  • General Manager, Bicentennial Inn, 2017-present
  • Customer Service Representative, Lykins Energy Solutions, 2014-2016
  • Manager, Martin Oil Company, 2010-2014
  • Consultant, U.S. Cellular, 2009-2010
  • Delegate, West Virginia State House of Delegates, District 45, 2019-present
  • Candidate, West Virginia State House of Delegates, District 45, 2020
  • Member, Stockert Youth Center Fourth of July Fundraising Committee, 2015-present
  • Member, National Rifle Association, 2014-present
  • Member, Upshur County Parks and Recreation Board, 2014-present
  • Delegate, West
  • Delegate, West Virginia Republican National Convention
  • Member, Upshur County Board of Education, 2014-2017

Other Info

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Hanging out with my friends, golfing, traveling, politics, board games, and watching movies.

Elections

2018

General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45

Carl Martin (R) defeated Matthew Kerner (D) in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Carl Martin (R)
67.8
3,999

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Matthew Kerner (D)
32.2
1,902

Total votes: 5,901
(100% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45

Matthew Kerner advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate

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Matthew Kerner (D)

Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45

Carl Martin defeated Bob Kincaid in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Carl Martin (R)
52.6
1,339

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Bob Kincaid (R)
47.4
1,209

Total votes: 2,548