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Rep. Katherine Clark (MA-5)
Democrat - Massachusetts
Running for House
Rep. Katherine Marlea Clark is a Democratic politician and attorney serving as U.S. Representative from Massachusetts’ 5th District. Before Congress, she served on her local school committee, then in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Massachusetts Senate. She worked in state government roles focused on child care services and legal policy before being elected to Congress in a 2013 special election. Since then, she has become one of the most influential Democratic leaders in the House, currently serving as Minority Whip and previously holding other senior leadership positions.
“From the school board to Capitol Hill, my mission has been to lift up women and families.”
- Rep. Katherine Clark
POLITICAL CAREER
House of Representatives (2013 - Present)
Massachusetts State Senate (2011–2013)
Massachusetts House of Representatives (2008–2011)
COMMITTEES SERVED ON
House Appropriations Committee
INTERESTING FACTS
One of the highest-ranking women ever in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Entered politics first through local school committee service.
Worked extensively in child care policy before Congress.
