Christy Clark (North Carolina politician)

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Christy Clark
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Member of the North CarolinaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 98th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2019 [1]
Preceded by John Bradford
Succeeded byJohn Bradford (elect)
Personal details
Born Roanoke, Virginia [2]
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s)Chris [2]
Children5 [2]
Residence Huntersville, North Carolina [2]
Alma mater Roanoke College [2]
OccupationParalegal [3]

Christy Underwood Clark is an American politician. She is a Democrat representing District 98 in the North Carolina House of Representatives.

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Political career

Clark was first elected to represent District 98 in the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2018, unseating Republican incumbent John R. Bradford III. She is running for re-election in 2020. [1]

Clark currently sits on the following committees: [4]

Electoral record

2018 Democratic primary: North Carolina House of Representatives, District 98 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Christy Clark3,27590.3%
Democratic Branden Rosenlieb3519.7%
2018 general election: North Carolina House of Representatives, District 98 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Christy Clark20,03350.5%
Republican John Bradford 19,61849.5%

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Christy Clark (North Carolina)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Christy Clark's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  3. "Representative Christy Clark: Biography". North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  4. "Representative Christy Clark: Committees". North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
North Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by
John Bradford
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 98th district
2019-Present
Incumbent