Martin P. Mullen

Martin P. Mullen (July 29, 1921 – February 26, 1996) was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Biography Born to Irish immigrants John and Nellie Mullen on July 29, 1921, Mullen grew up in Philadelphia and attended the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. His education was interrupted by World War II, during which time he served in the Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theater, eventually rising to the rank of Sergeant. He was first elected to represent Philadelphia's multi-member 29th legislative district in 1954. After 1968 redistricting, he ran in the 189th legislative district winning re-election serving from 1969-1982. and lost to Peter Truman in 1982. During his time in office, he was one of the most vocal opponents of abortion, adultery and pornography. He unsuccessfully sponsored legislation that sought to outlaw all three, as well as fornication.

In 1974, he unsuccessfully ran for governor receiving only nineteen percent of the vote.

He served as in-house counsel for Wanamaker's department store until 1988.