Martin Endorsed by Teachers’ Group

August 15, 2018

The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) has endorsed Grier Martin in the 2018 election for the NC House. NCAE’s membership comprises thousands of educators throughout the state. “Our members understand now more than ever how important it is to elect courageous leaders who will stand up for students, educators, and their communities,” said NCAE leader Mark Jewell.

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News & Observer Endorses Grier Martin

October 24, 2016

The Raleigh News & Observer today endorsed Grier Martin for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives:

Grier Martin, 47, is a Democrat and a lawyer who also is a military veteran and has done well for his constituents in the House. He has deep ties in North Carolina, and has exhibited an open-minded attitude toward all viewpoints. There’s no question Martin’s done a good job and will continue to do so for this Raleigh district if he wins another term. The N&O editorial board endorses him.

Read the endorsement at the News & Observer’s website.

 

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INDY WEEK Endorses Grier Martin

October 19, 2016

The Indy Week newspaper today endorsed Grier:

“On the day HB 2 passed, Martin unsuccessfully introduced an amendment to broaden the state’s antidiscrimination protections to include sexual orientation, gender identity, and military status. With that move, Martin was able to expose the law for what it was: legalized discrimination.

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This is an easy choice; we’re going with Martin.”

For the full list of Indy Week endorsements click here.

 

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Equality NC Backs Grier Martin

September 19, 2016

Equality NC has endorsed Grier Martin.

For more info click here.

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Teachers Endorse Grier

September 1, 2016

The Wake NCAE (North Carolina Association of Educators) has endorsed the campaign of Grier Martin for the NC House of Representatives.  For more info click here.

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Grier Endorsed by State Employees

August 31, 2016

Grier was among a bipartisan group of candidates endorsed by the State Employees Association of North Carolina.

For more info click here.

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Planned Parenthood Votes Endorses Grier

August 30, 2016

Planned Parenthood Votes-South Atlantic announced its endorsement of Grier Martin for the North Carolina House of Representatives:

Grier Martin is currently the Democratic Conference Chair and serving his fifth term in the House, representing Wake County. Martin has shown great leadership standing up against attacks on women’s health and LBGT rights.

For more info click here.

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Martin Debates HB2 on “Capital Tonight”

April 8, 2016

Grier appeared on News 14′s “Capital Tonight” yesterday and debated HB2 with Sen. Jeff Tarte (R-Mecklenburg). He argued forcefully for the discriminatory bill’s repeal and decried the abusive process by which it was passed and signed into law by Governor McCrory.

Watch a video of the show (beginning at 8:45 minutes) on News 14′s website.

 

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NC Sierra Club Endorses Grier

March 2, 2016

The NC Sierra Club endorsed Grier Martin for the NC House of Representatives.

For more info click here.

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Grier Pushes for Redistricting Reform

November 12, 2015

Rep. Grier Martin (D-Wake) and Rep. Skip Stam (R-Wake) joined a panel of professors at N.C. State’s annual Holtzman Public Policy Forum.  The topic of this year’s event was redistricting reform.  Martin and Stam introduced legislation in the House of Representatives to reform the way legislative and congressional districts are drawn.

Read more about the forum at the NCSU Technician.

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