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Perry Clark
Perry B. Clark (b. September 30, 1957) is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 37 from 2006 to 2020 . He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1994 to 2006.
In December 2019, Clark announced that he would not seek re-election to the state Senate in 2020.[1]
Biography
Clark served in the United States Navy from 1975 to 1979.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Clark was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor |
| • Judiciary |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Clark served on the following committees:
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Clark served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Judiciary |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Clark served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Health and Welfare |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Judiciary |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection |
| • Judiciary |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Clark served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Health and Welfare |
| • Judiciary |
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2020
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2020
Perry Clark did not file to run for re-election.
2016
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Kentucky State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was January 26, 2016.
Incumbent Perry Clark ran unopposed in the Kentucky State Senate District 37 general election.[2][3]
| Kentucky State Senate District 37, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Perry Clark Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 31,555 | |
| Total Votes | 31,555 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Perry Clark ran unopposed in the Kentucky State Senate District 37 Democratic primary.[4]
| Kentucky State Senate District 37, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Perry Clark Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2012
Clark won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky State Senate District 37. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and defeated Chris Thieneman (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Perry Clark Incumbent |
58.6% | 24,806 | |
| Republican | Chris Thieneman | 41.4% | 17,536 | |
| Total Votes | 42,342 | |||
2008
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Perry was re-elected to the 37th District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate, defeating Doug Hawkins (R).[7] Perry raised $226,035 for his campaign, while Hawkins raised $189,445.[8]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 37 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Perry Clark (D)
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25,739 | 56.6% | ||
| Doug Hawkins (R) | 19,749 | 43.4% | ||
Campaign themes
Clark's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[9]
- Excerpt: "Standing Strong for South Louisville’s Fair Share"
- Excerpt: "Creating Jobs and Helping Small Businesses"
- Excerpt: "Fully Investing in South Louisville’s Schools"
- Excerpt: "Helping Seniors Get the Care They Deserve"
- Excerpt: "Holding Government Accountable"
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 15.
- Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2019
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In 2019, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 2 through April 14.
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2017
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In 2017, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through March 30.
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2016
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In 2016, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 5 through April 15.
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2015
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In 2015, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 23.
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2014
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In 2014, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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2013
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2012
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In 2012, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 9.
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Personal
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Clark and his wife, Sheila, have two children.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term Perry + Clark + Kentucky + Senate
See also
- Kentucky General Assembly
- Kentucky State Senate
- Kentucky Senate Committees
- Kentucky Joint Committees
- Kentucky state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Freedom Speaks Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
Footnotes
- ↑ WDRB, "State Sen. Perry Clark not seeking re-election," December 17, 2019
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed January 26, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed January 7, 2015
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Election Results
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Report of 'Official' Election Night Tally Results," November 26, 2008
- ↑ District 27 Kentucky State Senate, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ "senatorperryclark," Official Campaign Website
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Dana Seum Stephenson |
Kentucky State Senate District 37 2006–2020 |
Succeeded by David Yates (D) |
