Ben_Clark_(politician)
Ben Clark (politician)
American politician from North Carolina
Ben Clark is an American politician who served in the North Carolina Senate from the 21st district (representing constituents in Hoke and Cumberland counties) from 2013 to 2023.[1][2] He also served as secretary of the Senate Democratic caucus.[3] On September 20, 2021, Clark announced he wouldn't seek re-election in 2022.[4] On November 22, 2021, Clark announced he would run for the congress in the newly-drawn NC-09 Congressional district.[5]
Quick Facts Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 21st district, Preceded by ...
Ben Clark | |
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| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Mansfield |
| Succeeded by | Danny Britt (Redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1959 (age 64–65) Fort Bragg, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | North Carolina A&T State University (BS) Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville (MBA) George Washington University (GrDip) |
| Website | Official website |
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During five terms in the NC Senate, Clark has made his focus supporting the military, expanding healthcare access, and providing every child with a sound education. Clark led the effort to reopen NC schools after COVID-19 rates fell. He was 1 of 4 Democratic conferees on the 2021 budget that repealed NC taxes on military retirement income[6]
2020
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ben Clark (incumbent) | 50,105 | 68.02% | |
| Republican | Sev Palacios | 23,557 | 31.98% | |
| Total votes | 73,662 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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2018
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ben Clark (incumbent) | 6,491 | 55.63% | |
| Democratic | Naveed Aziz | 5,177 | 44.37% | |
| Total votes | 11,668 | 100% | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ben Clark (incumbent) | 33,238 | 70.94% | |
| Republican | Timothy Leever | 13,616 | 29.06% | |
| Total votes | 46,854 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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2016
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ben Clark (incumbent) | 11,736 | 49.80% | |
| Democratic | Naveed Aziz | 10,432 | 44.27% | |
| Democratic | Eronomy Neon (Mohammed) Smith | 1,398 | 5.93% | |
| Total votes | 23,566 | 100% | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ben Clark (incumbent) | 49,081 | 71.74% | |
| Republican | Dan Travieso | 19,338 | 28.26% | |
| Total votes | 68,419 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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2014
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ben Clark (incumbent) | 6,421 | 55.68% | |
| Democratic | Billy R. King | 3,860 | 33.47% | |
| Democratic | Sylvia Adamczyk | 766 | 6.64% | |
| Democratic | Eronomy (Mohammed) Smith | 484 | 4.20% | |
| Total votes | 11,531 | 100% | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ben Clark (incumbent) | 31,663 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 31,663 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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2012
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Billy R. King | 4,353 | 24.46% | |
| Democratic | Ben Clark | 3,525 | 19.81% | |
| Democratic | Larry Shaw | 3,523 | 19.79% | |
| Democratic | Curtis Worthy | 3,385 | 19.02% | |
| Democratic | Allen Thomas, Jr. | 2,489 | 13.98% | |
| Democratic | Eronomy (Mohammed) Smith | 523 | 2.94% | |
| Total votes | 17,798 | 100% | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ben Clark | 2,436 | 59.88% | |
| Democratic | Billy R. King | 1,632 | 40.12% | |
| Total votes | 4,068 | 100% | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ben Clark | 57,805 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 57,805 | 100% | ||
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- "North Carolina General Assembly - Senator Ben Clark (Democrat, 2017-2018 Session)". Ncleg.net. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
- Ovaska, Sarah (2013-03-04). "The Class of 2013 - Senator Ben Clark". NC Policy Watch. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
- Travis Fain (September 20, 2021). "Cumberland County state senator won't seek re-election". Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc.
- Associated Press (November 23, 2021). "NC Lawmakers John Szoka, Ben Clark Launch Congressional Bids". US News.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ben Clark.
- Ben Clark for Congress campaign website
- Senator Ben Clark official legislative website
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Profile at Vote Smart
More information North Carolina Senate ...
| North Carolina Senate | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 21st district 2013–2023 |
Succeeded by |
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