He graduated from College of Mount Saint Joseph with a bachelor's before earning a Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Dayton.
When Kevin DeWine reached a term limit that disqualified him from re-election, Martin and four other Republicans sought the nomination to replace him.
A spokesman for Batchelder cited Martin's charges for drunken driving and child endangering as the motivation for the removal.
He is an active advocate for gun rights and has supported multiple bills which would make their purchase, usage, and carriage easier.
[7] In 2012, Martin lost the primary for his bid for a third term to Rick Perales, who went on to win the general election for the seat.