Jim Martin (Georgia politician)
Jim Martin | |
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Martin in 2008 | |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
| In office 1993–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Sherrill |
| Succeeded by | Pat Gardner |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| In office 1983–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Sidney Marcus |
| Succeeded by | Charlie Watts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Francis Martin August 22, 1945 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Joan Martin |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia (BA, JD, LLM) Georgia State University (MBA) |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | www.martinforsenate.com |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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James Francis Martin (born August 22, 1945) is an American politician and former member of the Georgia General Assembly. A member of the Democratic Party, Martin opposed incumbent U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss in the 2008 election. In the general election, no candidate received more than 50% of the vote, forcing a run-off election on December 2, 2008, which Martin subsequently lost.