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Name:	Steve Martin
Age:	60
Office sought:	State representative District 10
Political party/date registered:	Lifetime Republican /
Campaign Web site:	None.
How long have you lived in the district for which you are running? 32 years

Previous political races and outcome:
No response.

Previous political service:
No response.

Education (name of institution/degree/year graduated):
OU B.S.E. 1973

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1. What are the top three issues in your district?
Roads & bridges, education, healthcare.

2. Lawmakers approved a stand-still budget for the coming fiscal year. Critics blamed previous tax cuts for a drop in revenues, while tax cut supporters say such cuts spur the economy. Do you believe Oklahoma can sustain additional tax cuts?
I believe Oklahoma will grow as a result of the tax cuts already implemented. Further tax cuts must be evaluated in light of economic circumstances.

3. Do you think illegal immigration is a serious problem facing Oklahoma? Why or why not?
I believe that illegal immigration is a serious problem facing all of America. I feel that Oklahoma has passed an effective law, HB 1804, to lessen the impact on Oklahoma.

4. Do you believe voters should be required to produce identification at the polls?
Yes.

5. Should the governor be taken out of the parole process?
Not completely.

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