About Shane Martin
Born 1971. Shane Martin is an American politician.
Shane Martin (born December 31, 1971) is an American politician serving as the member of the South Carolina Senate, where he has represented Spartanburg's 13th District since 2008. He is a member of the Republican Party.
S.C. Senate Martin has represented South Carolina's 13th Senate District since he defeated incumbent Republican James H. Ritchie Jr. in the Republican primaries in 2008.
Personal life Martin has been married to his wife Amy since 1997. Rep. primary runoff
Republican James H. Ritchie Jr.
Republican 5,314 66.15% 1st N/A
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Republican Jimmy Tobias
Democratic 26,053 67.99% 1st N/A
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Republican Write-in
32,974 98.86% 1st +30.87%
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Republican Write-in
36,239 98.93% 1st +0.07%
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Republican Write-in
43,138 97.16% 1st -1.77%
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Who is Shane Martin?
South Carolina State Senator
When was Shane Martin born?
Shane Martin was born on 31 December 1971 in Spartanburg.
What is Shane Martin's occupation?
Shane Martin is a politician.
What nationality is Shane Martin?
Shane Martin is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shane Martin. https://biography.guide/shane-martin-politician/
MLA: "Shane Martin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shane-martin-politician/.
Chicago: "Shane Martin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/shane-martin-politician/.
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