Tom Clark | |
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Member of the West VirginiaHouseofDelegates from the 48th district | |
Assumed office January 12, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Caleb Hanna |
Personal details | |
Born | Clarksburg,West Virginia,U.S. | June 20,1954
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Teresa Clark |
Alma mater | Marshall University |
Tom Clark is an American politician from West Virginia. [1] Since 2024,he has been a Republican representing the 48th District in the West Virginia House of Delegates.
Clark served as President of the Webster County Commission. [2] In January 2024,Governor Jim Justice appointed Clark to fill the vacancy created by Caleb Hanna. [3] Clark is running for re-election in the 2024 West Virginia House of Delegates election. [4]
Clark received a bachelor of arts in occupational management from Marshall University,while also attending Glenville State College and the United States Mine Health and Safety Academy. [5]
Clark is and his wife,Teresa,have two daughters and seven grandchildren. Clark is a Baptist. [5]
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