Marion Martin (Maine politician)
Marion Ella Martin | |
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Martin in 1939 | |
| Assistant Chairman of the Republican National Committee | |
| In office 1936–1946 | |
| Commissioner of Labor and Industry of Maine | |
| In office 1947–1972 | |
| Governor | Horace Hildreth |
| Member of the Maine Senate | |
| In office 1934–1938 | |
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
| In office 1930–1934 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Marion Ella Martin April 8, 1900 Kingman, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | January 8, 1987 (aged 86) Hallowell, Maine, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Wellesley College University of Maine (BA) |
| Alma mater | University of Maine |
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. She served as a Maine state legislator and later as Assistant Chairman of the Republican National Committee, where she founded the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) to coordinate women's political efforts. Martin focused on integrating women into established political structures and encouraged their participation in mainstream party activities. Her initiatives contributed to expanding women's roles within the Republican Party during that era.