Sen. Martins has told this paper that the incumbent state senator, Craig Johnson, whom he defeated after a lengthy court battle, has not reached out to help with the transition. Johnson, or at least a senior staff member, should have been briefing the new senator about important issues in the district, including financial and other commitments.

So far, says Martin, he hasn’t gotten a single call from Johnson or his team. If that’s true, it’s incredibly juvenile. For the sake of the district, Johnson should reach out to Martins and offer his assistance. That’s how a democracy works.

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