He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1945 and 1949 before being elected in 1952 .
In 1945 , Martin was an unsuccessful candidate in the federal riding of Vancouver Centre .
Martin ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1945 and 1949 before being elected in 1952 .
In 1945 , Martin was an unsuccessful candidate in the federal riding of Vancouver Centre .