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Katherine Clark
| Katherine Clark | ||
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| Massachusetts State Senate, Fifth Middlesex District | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 5, 2011 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10-$100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Massachusetts House of Representatives | ||
| 2008-2010 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Saint Lawrence University, 1985 | |
| Master's | Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 1997 | |
| J.D. | Cornell Law School, 1989 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 17, 1963 | |
| Place of birth | New Haven, Connecticut | |
| Profession | General Counsel, Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Clark served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the Thirty-Second Middlesex district from 2008 to 2011.
Biography
Clark received her B.A. from St. Lawrence University, M.P.A. from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and J.D. from Cornell Law School. Her professional experience includes working as General Counsel of the Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services, Prosecutor for the Colorado Attorney General's Office, and Federal Court Clerk for the Honorable Alfred A. Arraj.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Clark served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Post Audit and Oversight, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Steering and Policy, Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary Joint, Chair | ||||
| • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Public Health Joint | ||||
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security Joint | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Clark served on these committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Community Development and Small Business Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Education Joint | ||||
| • Post Audit and Oversight | ||||
| • Public Health Joint | ||||
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security Joint | ||||
| • Public Service Joint, Chair | ||||
| • Veterans and Federal Affairs Joint | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Clark served on these committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary Joint | ||||
| • Municipalities and Regional Government Joint | ||||
| • Education Joint | ||||
Election history
2012
Clark won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts State Senate Fifth Middlesex District. Clark was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
2010
On November 2, 2010, Clark won election to the Massachusetts State Senate, Middlesex and Essex District, defeating Craig Spadafora (R).
| Massachusetts State Senate - Middlesex and Essex District | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Katherine Clark (D)
|
30,492 | |||
| Craig Spadafora (R) | 27,790 | |||
| All Others | 58 | |||
| Blanks | 2,863 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Clark won election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Thirty-second Middlesex, unopposed. [3]
Clark raised $58,795 for her campaign.[4]
| Massachusetts State House of Representatives, Thirty-second Middlesex (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Katherine Clark (D)
|
16,569 | |||
| All Others | 276 | |||
| Blanks | 3,274 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Clark raised $366,028 in contributions. [5]
Her three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Democratic Party | $58,512 |
| Clark, Katherine | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts Alliance | $1,094 |
2008
Clark raised $58,975 in the 2008 election cycle.
Her major contributors are listed below. [6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Democratic Party | $8,340 |
| Cameron Kerry | $1,000 |
| Phillip W. Johnston | $1,000 |
| Benjamin Schwartz | $1,000 |
| 16 different donors | $500 |
Personal
Clark is married and has three children. She has been a member of the Melrose School Committee, Melrose Democratic City Committee, Massachusetts Association of School Committees, Womens Bar Association, Bio Tech Caucus, Library Caucus, and Caucus of Women Legislators.
Recent news
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- Bill before Massachusetts Senate proposes tougher rules, more oversight for ... - MassLive.com
- Legislation Aims to Protect Off-Duty Responders from Lawsuits - Patch.com
- Sen. Clark: Transpo improvements now, investments for the long term - Wicked Local- Melrose
- Middlesex Sheriff eyeing Markey's US House seat - Boston.com
- Sen. Clark: Boston rising ? together we will heal - Wicked Local- Melrose
- NEW: EMILY's List Puts Katherine Clark ?On the List? - GoLocal Worcester
- VIEW FROM THE SENATE Helping youths make good decisions - Malden Observer
- Bills aim to bolster sex offender laws - Wakefield Observer
- Lawmakers visit MIT's Alcator C-Mod tokamak - MIT News
- Obama Forces Out Acting IRS Commis.; Bachmann on the Air; Tancredo Mulling ... - National Journal
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External links
- Office website
- Campaign website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2004
- Clark's Facebook page
References
- ↑ 2012 State Primary Candidate List "Massachusetts Secretary of State," Accessed June 26, 2012
- ↑ 2012 Massachusetts Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ 2008 Election Results, Massachusetts House of Representatives
- ↑ 2008 Massachusetts Election Fundraising, Candidates
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Massachusetts House donor numbers
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Massachusetts State Senate Fifth Middlesex 2011 - present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Massachusetts House of Representatives Middlesex 32 2008–2011 |
Succeeded by Paul Brodeur |
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