Henri Martin
Henri Martin (Republican Party) is a member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 31. He assumed office on January 7, 2015. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Martin (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut State Senate to represent District 31. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Henri Martin graduated from St. Anselm College and attended classes at the University of Hartford. Martin's career experience includes owning two small businesses, serving two terms on the Bristol city council, and being appointed as acting mayor in 2013. While in Bristol city government, Martin served as chairman of the Salary Committee, chairman of the Building Committee and chairman of the Bristol Public Work Committee. He has been liaison to the Bristol Board of Education, Bristol Downtown Development Committee, and Bristol/Burlington Health District. He has also been a member of Bristol’s 10-Year Capital Improvement Committee and Public Works Board. In 2019, Martin was named the Motor Transport Association of Connecticut State Senator of the Year and named a “Plainville Community Hero” by the Plainville Community Schools.[1]
Senator Martin was first elected to represent District 31 in the Connecticut State Senate in 2014. In the 2019 session, he served as Deputy Senate Republican Leader, ranking member of the Commerce and Transportation committees, and member of the Finance, Revenue & Bonding Committee.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Martin was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce Committee, Ranking Member
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Ranking Member
- Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Martin was assigned to the following committees:
- Transportation Committee, Member
- Children Committee, Ranking Member
- Commerce Committee, Ranking Member
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Vice Chair
2019-2020
Martin was assigned to the following committees:
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee
- Commerce Committee, Ranking Member
- Transportation Committee, Ranking Member
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Banking, Co-chair |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans' Affairs, Co-chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Martin served on the following committees:
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| • Banks, Ranking Member |
| • Children, Ranking Member |
| • Veterans' Affairs, Ranking Member |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 31
Incumbent Henri Martin won election in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 31 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Henri Martin (R) | 100.0 | 33,304 | |
| Total votes: 33,304 | ||||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Henri Martin advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 31.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Martin in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 31
Incumbent Henri Martin defeated Greg Hahn in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 31 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Henri Martin (R / Independent Party) | 60.5 | 22,050 | |
| Greg Hahn (D) | 39.5 | 14,399 | ||
| Total votes: 36,449 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Greg Hahn advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 31.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Henri Martin advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 31.
2020
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 31
Incumbent Henri Martin defeated Mary Fortier in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 31 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Henri Martin (R / Independent Party) | 58.1 | 29,908 | |
| Mary Fortier (D) | 41.9 | 21,591 | ||
| Total votes: 51,499 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Mary Fortier advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 31.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Henri Martin advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 31.
2018
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2018
In addition to running as a Republican Party candidate, Martin cross-filed to also run with the Independent Party in 2018.[2]
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 31
Incumbent Henri Martin defeated Christopher Wright in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 31 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Henri Martin (R) | 58.7 | 22,367 | |
| Christopher Wright (D) | 41.3 | 15,762 | ||
| Total votes: 38,129 | ||||
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2016
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Connecticut State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.
Incumbent Henri Martin defeated Michael Nicastro in the Connecticut State Senate District 31 general election.[3]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 31 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Henri Martin Incumbent |
60.07% | 27,162 | |
| Democratic | Michael Nicastro | 39.93% | 18,053 | |
| Total Votes | 45,215 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||||
Michael Nicastro ran unopposed in the Connecticut State Senate District 31 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 31 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Michael Nicastro (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Henri Martin ran unopposed in the Connecticut State Senate District 31 Republican primary.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 31 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Henri Martin Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Connecticut State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 12, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 10, 2014. Henri Martin was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Robert Michalik (D), who filed to run after the primary, in the general election.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Henri Martin |
48.8% | 15,318 | |
| Democratic | Robert Michalik | 43.9% | 13,773 | |
| Working Families | Robert Michalik | 3.7% | 1,150 | |
| Independent | Henri Martin | 3.7% | 1,149 | |
| Total Votes | 31,390 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Henri Martin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Henri Martin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Henri Martin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Martin's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[6]
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2024
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In 2024, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 7 to May 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 7.
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2022
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In 2022, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 9 to May 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 9.
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2020
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In 2020, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 5 to May 6. The legislature held a special session from July 21 to July 27.
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2019
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In 2019, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 9 through June 5.
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2018
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In 2018, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 7 to May 9.
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2017
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In 2017, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 4 through June 7. The legislature held a veto session on July 24. The legislature held its first special session on July 31. The legislature held its second special session from September 14 to September 16. The legislature held another special session on October 3. State lawmakers held their fourth special session from October 25 to October 26. The legislature met again in special session from November 14 to November 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 3 through May 4. The Legislature held a special session from May 12-13 to pass the state budget.
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2015
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In 2015, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 7 through June 3.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Connecticut State Senate District 31 |
Officeholder Connecticut State Senate District 31 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Connecticut State Senate, “State Senator Henri Martin” accessed October 14, 2019
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "2018 List of Candidates," accessed October 29, 2018
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of the State, "Election Night Reporting, 2016 General Election," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official primary and general election results," accessed November 26, 2014
- ↑ henrimartinforstatesenate.com, "Issues," accessed October 14, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by Jason Welch (R) |
Connecticut State Senate District 31 2015-Present |
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