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Robert R. Martin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1978 – January 7, 1986 | |
| 7th President of Eastern Kentucky University | |
| In office July 1, 1960 – September 30, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | William F. O'Donnell |
| Succeeded by | J.C. Powell |
| 30th Kentucky Superintendent of Public Instruction | |
| In office 1956–1959 | |
| Preceded by | Wendell P. Butler |
| Succeeded by | Wendell P. Butler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 26, 1910 Lincoln County, Kentucky |
| Died | November 29, 1997 (aged 86) Richmond, Kentucky |
| Resting place | Richmond Cemetary, Richmond, Kentucky |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Eastern Kentucky University (BA) University of Kentucky (MA) Teachers College, Columbia University (EdD) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army Air Corps |
| Rank | Technical sergeant |
Robert Richard Martin (December 27, 1910 – November 29, 1997) was an American politician and educator from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He was elected as the 30th Kentucky Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1955 before being chosen as the 7th President of Eastern Kentucky State College (now Eastern Kentucky University). Following the end of his tenure at Eastern, Martin was elected and served as a Democratic member of the Kentucky Senate for two terms from 1978 until 1986. He represented District 22, which at the time was comprised of Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, and Mercer counties.
Background
editSuperintendent of Public Instruction
editElection
edit1955 Martin won the 1955 Kentucky Superintendent of Public Instruction election, winning with 432,410 votes (61.2%) against Republican candidate Verne P. Horne.[1]
Tenure
editPresidency of Eastern Kentucky University
editState Senate
editElections
edit1977 Martin won the 1977 Democratic primary against Michael Conover, winning with 7,317 votes (53.4%),[2] and won the 1977 Kentucky Senate election against Republican candidate James C. Murphy, winning with 12,360 votes (63.2%).[2] He assumed office on January 3, 1978.
1981 Martin won the 1981 Democratic primary against challengers John Lackey and Marlene Bivins, winning with 7,144 votes (38.5%),[3] and was unopposed in the 1981 Kentucky Senate election, winning with 12,519 votes.[4][a]
Legislative Activities
editDeath
editLegacy
edit- Martin Hall - Eastern Kentucky University
- Martin Room - Eastern Kentucky University
Notes
edit- ^ It can be reasoned that the 1981 Kentucky State Senate General Election results have recorded the date incorrectly for numerous districts, including District 22. The date of the election was recorded as November 5, 1983, when in reality the election occurred on November 5, 1981. Further, it is recorded that the 1983 Kentucky General Election took place on November 8 and District 22 was not listed in its General Election results.
References
edit- ^ "1955 Kentucky General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. 1955. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "1977 Kentucky State Senate Primary and General Election Results". Kentucky State Board of Elections. 1977. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "1981 Kentucky State Senate Primary Election Results". Kentucky State Board of Elections. 1981. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "1981 Kentucky State Senate General Election Results". Kentucky State Board of Elections. 1981. Retrieved June 21, 2024.