Katherine M. Clark
Katherine Marlea Clark is an American lawyer and politician who has served as House minority whip since 2023 and is currently in her seventh term as the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 5th congressional district, having held the post since 2013. She previously served as assistant speaker from 2021 to 2023 and vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus from 2019 to 2021. Clark was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2008 to 2011 and the Massachusetts Senate from 2011 to 2013.
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Background
Born
1963-07-17, New Haven
Education
St. Lawrence University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Cornell Law School
Prior Occupations
lawyer, politician, general counsel, law clerk, prosecutor
Positions Held
member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, member, member of the State Senate of Massachusetts, United States representative
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Democrat
State
Massachusetts
Status
Current member
In office since
2013
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