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Martha Clark
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| Martha Clark | |
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| New Hampshire State Senate District 24 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 2004 | |
| Term in office ended 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Architectural Historian |
Martha Clark (b. March 14, 1942) is a former Democratic member of the New Hampshire State Senate. She represented district 24 from 2004 to 2010.
Clark served in the New Hampshire State House of Representatives from 1990 to 2002. During this time she served as Assistant Democratic Leader. She was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives, New Hampshire, District 1, in 2000 and 2002. She then joined the New Hampshire State Senate in 2004 and has served in that position since. She is a past Democratic Liaison to the New Hampshire State House of Representatives and is currently President Pro Tempore.
Clark was a Teacher at the Metropolitan Museum of Art from 1964 to 1966. She also taught at Park School from 1968 to 1973. She then worked as an Educator for the University of New Hampshire from 1975 to 1977. She has been an Architectural Historian and Preservation Consultant since 1979.
Clark attended New York University's Institute of Fine Arts. She then earned her BA from Mills College in 1964. She went on to receive her MA in Art History from Boston University in 1977.
Elections
2010
Clark ran for re-election to the 24th district seat in 2010. She faced no opposition in the September 14 primary but was defeated by Nancy Stiles in the general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| New Hampshire State Senate, District 24 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Nancy Stiles (R)
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11,594 | |||
| Martha Clark (D) | 11,056 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008 Martha Clark won the election for New Hampshire State Senate, District 24 with 19,888 votes.
Clark raised $91,504 for her campaign.[1]
| New Hampshire State Senate, District 24 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Martha Clark (D)
|
19,888 | |||
| Callahan (R) | 12,128 | |||
| Others | 10 | |||
Campaign donors
Listed below are the five largest contributors to Martha Clark's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Martha Fuller Clark | $6,500 |
| Reinier Beeuwkes | $5,000 |
| Nancy Beeuwkes | $5,000 |
| Geoffrey E. Clark | $5,000 |
| Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire | $2,000 |
Committee assignments
While in the New Hampshire State Senate, Clark served on the following committees:
- Education Committee, New Hampshire State Senate
- Energy, Environment and Economic Development Committee, New Hampshire State Senate
- Executive Departments and Administration Committee, New Hampshire State Senate
- Transportation Committee, New Hampshire State Senate
Personal
Clark and her husband, Geoffrey, have three children.
External links
- Martha Clark's personal website
- Official New Hampshire State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1998
- Martha Clark on Facebook
- Martha Clark on LinkedIn
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
New Hampshire State Senate District 24 2004–2010 |
Succeeded by Nancy Stiles |
