Marcus Clark (Kansas)

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Marcus Clark

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 2, 2021

Education

Bachelor's

American Baptist College, 2009

Personal

Birthplace

Detroit, Mich.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Pastor

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Marcus Clark ran for election to the Topeka City Council to represent District 5 in Kansas. He lost in the general election on November 2, 2021.

Clark completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Marcus Clark was born in Detroit. He graduated from American Baptist College in 2009. Clark's professional experience includes working as a pastor.

Elections

2021

See also: City elections in Topeka, Kansas (2021)

General election

General election for Topeka City Council District 5

Brett Daniel Kell defeated Marcus Clark and Ariane Davis in the general election for Topeka City Council District 5 on November 2, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Brett Daniel Kell (Nonpartisan)	43.4	703
		Marcus Clark (Nonpartisan)	32.7	529
	Submit photo	Ariane Davis (Nonpartisan)	22.9	371
		Other/Write-in votes	1.0	16

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,619
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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Marcus Clark, Ariane Davis, and Brett Daniel Kell advanced from the primary for Topeka City Council District 5.

Campaign themes

2021

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Marcus Clark completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Clark's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Marcus Clark I am happily married with 5 children. I serve as Lead Pastor of Love Fellowship Church in East Topeka and I’m currently running for City Council District 5 hoping to help move my city forward.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Neighborhood improvements -roads
• Quality Housing
• Workforce Development

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Neighborhood improvements, quality housing, and workforce development.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to people like Senator Raphael Warnock who serves as Pastor of a church and public office.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honest Open and Transparent within reason.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

I believe the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office is to be honest, open and transparent within reason.

What legacy would you like to leave?

The goal of my campaign is to make History in the Heartland.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989 at the time I was 8 years old but I recall those images to this day.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was a Youth Pastor at my local church and I had that job until I went off to seminary.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Bible, it has provided me with a wonderful life.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable - The Cosby Show

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Amazing grace

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

A struggle in my life has been losing loved ones to sickness.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

No.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

I do believe having previous experience could be beneficial but should not be limited to only those with previous experience.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

The skills and expertise I bring to a position such as this is my ability to galvanize influencers and facilitate think tanks to solve problems.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I don’t know any

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