Rachel Martin

Rachel Charlotte Martin (born April 25, 1961) is an American political consultant and politician who has served as the Junior Senator from Delaware since the 3rd of January, 2015. She previously served as the Congresswoman for Delaware's At-Large district from 2011 until her election to the Senate. 
Born in Abney, West Virginia, Rachel Martin grew up in a lower middle class family. Her coal miner father died when she was just 14 from complications from pneumonia. Janet Martin and Rachel moved to Charleston, and both began working for the local branch of the AFL-CIO. The pair once more relocated to when Rachel was accepted to Delaware State University. 
Rachel graduated with a degree in marketing and political science, and began working for a small Dover advertising firm. She was eventually hired by a local mayoral candidate, and his subsequent win was largely attributed to Rachel's actions. This success brought her to the attention of local Democratic organizers, and she was hired as a consultant. 
She worked for several years for a number of Democratic candidates, focusing on grassroots organization, assisting in several Delaware congressional races. Despite this service, she came to be seen as a nuisance for the Democratic establishment. She eventually used her political reputation to win a seat on the Dover city council after her relations with the DNC broke down. While on the Council, Martin was known for her interest in housing and public beautification. 
in 2004, Martin ran in the Dover Mayoral Election. She lost to incumbent Mayor James Ellis. She continued as a political strategist for much of the late 2000s, and built a reputation as a political brawler and knife fighter. 
In 2010, Martin won the Democratic nomination for the open Delaware congressional seat against a heavily backed establishment Democrat. She went on to win the General Election. While in Congress, Martin was noted for her fiery persona, and liberal policies. She was a common media presence, and was known for her skill in debates and interviews. She was reelected in 2012, before running, and winning, the Democratic Senate nomination in 2014. 
She was elected over her Republican challenger and assumed office in 2015. Since then, her profile as only risen, and she has become a favourite among the Democrat's liberal base. She has served on the Senate committee for Appropriations and Intelligence Select committee.
Category:Democrats
Category:Senator
Category:Female Politicians