Frank Clark

Frank M. Clark

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth December 24, 1915
Date of Death June 17, 2003 (Age: 87)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Frank Clark served as a flight officer in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, later becoming a major in the Air Force Reserve. He pursued a career in public service, winning election to the U.S. Congress in 1954 and serving ten consecutive terms until his defeat in 1974. Despite multiple unsuccessful re-election attempts, Clark maintained contact with his former constituents. He faced legal challenges, pleading guilty to mail fraud and tax evasion in 1979.

Political Ideas

Frank Clark's political identity is marked by an intriguing blend of public service and legal transgressions. His long tenure in Congress, coupled with his later conviction for mail fraud and tax evasion, presents a complex figure whose dedication to public service was shadowed by personal ethical lapses. Clark's post-congressional mail to constituents, even after his defeat and resignation, hints at an unorthodox persistence in maintaining a political presence. These actions reveal a highly localized approach, deeply rooted in personal connections, even as his legal troubles suggest a disregard for conventional ethical boundaries.

Campaigns
1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 25th District

46.20% of vote

Loss

Winner: Gary Myers

1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 25th District

55.80% of vote

Win
1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 25th District

69.70% of vote

Win
1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 25th District

63.10% of vote

Win
1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 25th District

64.50% of vote

Win
1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 25th District

70.30% of vote

Win
1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 25th District

56.40% of vote

Win
1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 25th District

58.10% of vote

Win
1958: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 25th District

58.90% of vote

Win
1956: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 25th District

51.30% of vote

Win
1954: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 25th District

53.50% of vote

Win
1952: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 25th District

49.60% of vote

Loss

Winner: Louis Graham