India, Nov. 1 -- Kevin Martin has spent more than 35 years in accounting and finance. Now, at 60, he wants to take his first big step into politics.

In an exclusive conversation with HT.com, Martin, a Republican running from Georgia's 6th District, spoke about his childhood, why he left accounting for politics, his views on President Donald Trump and the Iran war, and his message to voters.

Martin says he grew up in a hard-working family. According to him, his father was a crew foreman at Atlanta Gaslight Company. His mother worked full-time at Bell South.

He says his parents paid for food, clothes and school needs. But if he and his brother wanted something extra, they had to earn it. That is why he started cutting grass at nine to bu...