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Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke is a former Democratic member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 62 from 2010 to 2012.
Biography
Clarke studied Leadership and Organizational Studies at the University of Southern Maine. His professional experience includes working as a Captain/Paramedic for the Bath Fire Department. Clarke has been a member of the National Urban Search and Rescue Task Force Response system, and has experience in disaster areas such as the World Trade Center and the states devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Clarke served on the following committees:
Elections
2010
Clarke's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Robert Winglass. According to official results, Clarke defeated Winglass in the November 2 general election.[1] Democratic incumbent Thomas Watson was not eligible for re-election under Maine's term limits.
| Maine House of Representatives General Election, District 62 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Michael Clarke (D)
|
1,877 | 55% | ||
| Robert J. Winglass (R) | 1,482 | 43%[2] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Clarke and his wife, Perian Moore, have one child.
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External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Watson (D) |
Maine House of Representatives District 62 2010–2012 |
Succeeded by Jennifer DeChant (D) |
