Sarah Clark (politician)
Sarah Clark | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 136th district | |
| Assumed office November 12, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Jamie Romeo |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Stony Brook University (attended) |
| Website | Official website Campaign website |
Sarah Clark is an American politician from the state of New York. A Democrat, Clark has represented the 136th district of the New York State Assembly, based in outer Rochester and the nearby suburbs of Irondequoit and Brighton, since November 2020.[1][2]
Early career[]
After graduating from East High School and attending Stony Brook University, Clark interned for then-Mayor of Rochester Bill Johnson. Clark went on to work for U.S. Senators Hillary Clinton and Kirsten Gillibrand, serving as Gillibrand's deputy state director from her appointment in 2009 onwards.[1][3]
Political career[]
In 2020, after incumbent Jamie Romeo was appointed as Monroe County Clerk, Clark announced she would run for the 136th district of the New York State Assembly. With the backing of Hillary Clinton, Kirsten Gillibrand, and the Working Families Party, Clark handily won the Democratic primary 63-28% over county legislator Justin Wilcox.[4] Clark faced no major-party opposition in the general election, and was seated in the Assembly on November 12.[5][6]
Personal life[]
Clark lives in the Maplewood neighborhood of Rochester with her husband, John, and their three children.[3]
References[]
- ^ a b "Assemblymember Sarah Clark". New York State Assembly. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ "Sarah Clark (New York)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "About Sarah". Sarah Clark for New York State Assembly. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ Jeremy Moule (July 8, 2020). "Clark wins 136th Assembly primary by wide margin". Rochester City Newspaper. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ Gino Fanelli (November 3, 2020). "Sarah Clark wins the 136th Assembly District". WXXI News. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ WROC Staff (November 13, 2020). "Democrats Sarah Clark, Demond Meeks sworn in for NYS Assembly 136, 137 Districts". Rochester First. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
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