Charity Martin King
Democratic · OH
Charity Martin King is a Democratic candidate for State Representative in State House District 2 (2024) in 2026.
Where Charity Martin King stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (1 record), Public Education Quality (4 records),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
At the Columbus Urban League, Charity Martin-King helped make behavioral-health topics a consistent part of youth program curricula.
February 12, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: adamhfranklin.org
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
Charity Martin-King urged Columbus City Schools to use approved capital funds to replace Eastmoor Academy’s deteriorated stadium seating.
August 4, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ccsoh.us
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support
As Ohio State social change director, Charity Martin-King publicly supported students speaking out against police violence after a campus protest.
September 3, 2022Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: blackandboldmag.com
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 4 support
The National Urban League reported that Charity Martin-King redesigned its Columbus youth work-readiness program into five skills tracks for the 2024 cohort.
September 27, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: nul.org
As Columbus Urban League vice president, Charity Martin-King reported that more than 417 young people participated in its 2026 summer work-readiness program.
August 15, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: nul.org
Charity Martin-King and her LEAD WITH PURPOSE team held a career-focused lunch-and-learn for teenage girls with the Delta Foundation of Greater Columbus.
September 7, 2021Supports Public Education Quality
Source: deltafoundationofgreatercolumbus.org
As Ohio State social change director, Charity Martin-King approved a student-led mentoring program for Black high school girls at Northland High School.
October 28, 2019Supports Public Education Quality
Source: thelantern.com
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Charity Martin-King served on a local committee that adapted an exhibit about the history and continuing effects of redlining in Columbus.
January 24, 2023Supports Civil Rights
Source: thelantern.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Charity Martin-King urged Columbus City Schools to use approved capital funds to replace Eastmoor Academy’s deteriorated stadium seating.
August 4, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ccsoh.us
Track record — General
General · 6 records
The Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund endorsed Charity Martin-King for Ohio House District 2.
April 9, 2026
Source: theoecactionfund.org
The Ohio Working Families Party endorsed Charity Martin-King for Ohio House District 2.
April 1, 2026
Source: workingfamilies.org
Charity Martin-King joined a Gahanna Lincoln High School panel about Black history, education and leadership.
March 10, 2026
Source: gahannaschools.org
Charity Martin-King presented or facilitated a student empowerment conference at Ohio State’s Center for Belonging and Social Change.
March 1, 2024
Source: studentlife.osu.edu
Charity Martin-King served on the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Columbus leadership team during its 2021–2023 term.
June 30, 2023
Source: nphccolumbus.com
Charity Martin-King operated Urban Spirit Cafe in Columbus from 2008 to 2012, using the cafe as a neighborhood gathering place.
November 20, 2019
Source: columbusunderground.com
Past race Charity Martin King ran in:
- State Representative · November 3, 2026 · State House District 2; Ohio