Barbara M. Clark

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Barbara M. Clark

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State House of Reps
Date of Birth June 12, 1939
Date of Death Feb. 22, 2016 (Age: 76)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Barbara M. Clark began her career in public service and education, holding various leadership roles in legislative committees. She spent several years managing institutional risk in high-finance before transitioning to the public sector. Clark chaired multiple committees focused on education, aging, and state and federal relations. She also served on standing committees including Children and Families, Education, and Environmental Conservation. Clark's long-standing commitment to education was evidenced by her membership in the Education Commission of States and her role as Chair of the Education Committee of the Black, Puerto Rican and Hispanic Caucus.

Political Ideas

Barbara M. Clark's political identity is marked by a nuanced approach to education policy, where she has consistently advocated for equity among diverse communities. Despite her opposition to the Marriage Equality Act, Clark's leadership roles in various women's and minority groups suggest a complex stance on social issues. Her committee assignments reveal an unexpected convergence with environmental and family-focused policies, hinting at a highly localized strategy. Clark's ideological agility is evident in her ability to navigate and influence multiple policy areas, presenting a compelling, if somewhat paradoxical, political persona.

Campaigns
2014: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

33 District, General election

15,979 votes (85.56%)

Win
2012: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

33 District, General election

34,564 votes (76.45%)

Win
2010: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

33 District, General election

21,561 votes (85.67%)

Win
2008: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

33 District, General election

33,590 votes (72.98%)

Win
2006: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

33 District, General election

16,993 votes (74.87%)

Win
2004: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

33 District, General election

30,134 votes (73.29%)

Win
2002: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

33 District, General election

17,953 votes (68.94%)

Win
2000: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

33 District, General election

31,530 votes (71.71%)

Win
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

New York House of Representatives 6th District

13.13% of vote

Loss

Winner: Gregory Meeks

1996: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

33 District, General election

27,266 votes (70.32%)

Win