Marion Ella Martin (April 8, 1900 – January 8, 1987) was an American politician and women's rights advocate known for her work within the Republican Party in the mid-20th century.

Martin focused on integrating women into established political structures and encouraged their participation in mainstream party activities.

Martin, despite her privileged upbringing, emphasized the importance of perseverance in overcoming challenges, which influenced her later work as a Republican and advocate for women's rights.

In 1936, the Portland Evening Express noted her success in navigating the predominantly male political landscape, describing her as meeting "the tests of a man’s game.

With the assistance of Joyce Porter Arneill, chosen to be president, the organization successfully unified various women's clubs into a national network, quickly growing to over 100,000 members within a year.

She emphasized party loyalty while discouraging extremist positions, aiming to align women's political efforts with the broader Republican agenda.

[6] Despite her efforts to secure women a more significant role in policy-making, achieving substantial influence within the party often remained elusive.

think and the other 99 percent emote.” She expressed the view that leadership positions should be held by informed and hardworking individuals, while those unwilling to put in the effort should not expect political recognition.

[10] Martin was critical of the New Deal, describing it as leading to a "breakdown in American morale" due to fomenting "class hatreds."

[11] Martin thought that the Republican Party needed to acknowledge the contributions of women, not just through praise but through meaningful appointments.

She criticized Republicans for choosing “dummies” to represent them and instead advocated for appointing qualified women who were genuinely capable of contributing to the party’s success.

Drawing from the experiences following World War I, she warned that returning soldiers would likely resent the increased presence of women in the workforce.

Martin urged women to take proactive steps to protect their employment rights, including utilizing their voting power in upcoming elections.