Perry B. Clark (born September 30, 1957) is an American politician who served as a member of the Kentucky Senate for the 37th district from 2006 to 2021.[1] Clark also served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1995 to 2006, resigning to run for the Kentucky Senate special election in the 37th District.
Perry B. Clark | |
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| Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 37th district | |
| In office February 16, 2006 – January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Saunders |
| Succeeded by | David Yates |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 37th district | |
| In office January 1, 1995 – January 9, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Clark |
| Succeeded by | Ron Weston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 30, 1957 Frankfort, Kentucky, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
He has been a member of several committees, including the Task Force on Economic Development and the Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee.[2]
Perry Clark was first elected to the house in 1994, succeeding his father Paul Clark.[3] He resigned his seat in the house in order to run for a special election to the senate. The seat had been vacant since January 2005 when the candidate who won the election was determined to be ineligible to serve.[4] He retired from the senate in 2020.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Perry Clark". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2019-03-28.
- ^ "Voters put pressure on their lawmakers". The Lexington Herald-Leader. February 6, 1994. p. B1.
- ^ "Democrats win two special elections in Louisville". The Lexington Herald-Leader. February 15, 2006. p. B6.
- ^ "Mitch McConnell draws 17 challengers in Kentucky". The Lexington Herald-Leader. January 11, 2020. p. 1A.
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