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Karen Clark
| Karen Clark | ||
 | ||
| Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1981 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 31 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $86/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 4, 1980 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | College of Saint Teresa | |
| Master's | Harvard University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 23, 1945 | |
| Place of birth | Fort Sill, OK | |
| Profession | Instructor, University of Minnesota | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Clark is an instructor at the University of Minnesota. She earned her MPA from Harvard University and BSN from the College of Saint Teresa. She previously worked as an adjunct faculty member at State University, Obstetrics/Gynecology Nurse Practitioner, and a public health nurse.
Clark is a member of the Neighborhood Revitalization Policy Board, Southside Services For Mentally Retarded Board, Child Care Task Force, Governors Workforce Development Council, Jobs Political Caucus, Minneapolis Lead Advisory Network, and the Park House Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Day Activity Center Community Advisory Council.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Clark has been appointed to these committees:
- Capital Investment
- Jobs and Economic Development, Ranking Minority Member
- Redistricting
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Clark served on these committees:
- Housing Finance and Policy and Public Health Finance Division (Chair)
- Capital Investment Finance Division
- Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
- Finance
- Higher Education and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Division
Elections
2010
Clark won re-election to the District 61A Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Nicholas Skrivanek (R) and Sadik Warfa (Independence Party of Minnesota) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 61A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Karen Clark (DFL)
|
5,963 | 78.48% | ||
| Nicholas Skrivanek (R) | 746 | 9.82% | ||
| Sadik Warfa | 876 | 11.53% | ||
| Write-In | 13 | 0.17% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Karen Clark won election to the District 61A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating S. Andrew Sheppard. [3]
Karen Clark raised $25,213 for her campaign.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 61A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Karen Clark (DFL)
|
11,005 | 88.84% | ||
| S. Andrew Sheppard (R) | 1,325 | 10.70% | ||
| Write-In | 57 | 0.46% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Clark received $25,399 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Karen Clark's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $7,024 |
| Cmte Of Thirteen PAC | $500 |
| Copeland, Roxanne | $500 |
| Minneapolis Federation Of Teachers | $500 |
| Minnesota Nurses Association | $400 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $25,399 |
2008
Listed below is the largest contributor to Karen Clark's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $6,708 |
External links
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Karen Clark
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
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| Preceded by ' |
Minnesota State House District 61A 1981–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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