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| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
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| occupation = Politician, lawyer
| occupation = Politician, lawyer
| known_for = Serving as [[House Minority Whip]] since 2023; U.S. Representative for [[Massachusetts's 5th congressional district]]
| known_for = House Minority Whip, U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 5th congressional district
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| title = [[House Minority Whip]]
| website = [https://katherineclark.house.gov/ Official website]
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'''Katherine Marlea Clark''' (born July 17, 1963) is an American lawyer and politician who has served as [[House Minority Whip]] since January 2023, making her the second-ranking Democrat in the [[United States House of Representatives]]. She has represented [[Massachusetts's 5th congressional district]] since December 2013, when she won a [[special election]] to succeed [[Ed Markey]], who had been elected to the [[United States Senate]]. Before entering Congress, Clark built a career in law and state government, served on the [[Melrose, Massachusetts|Melrose]] School Committee, and held seats in both the [[Massachusetts House of Representatives]] and the [[Massachusetts Senate]]. Her congressional district encompasses many of [[Boston]]'s northern and western satellite cities and suburbs, including [[Medford, Massachusetts|Medford]], [[Framingham, Massachusetts|Framingham]], [[Woburn, Massachusetts|Woburn]], [[Waltham, Massachusetts|Waltham]], and her home city of [[Revere, Massachusetts|Revere]]. Throughout her career, Clark has focused on issues related to education, criminal justice, working families, and government accountability. As Democratic Whip, she serves under House Democratic Leader [[Hakeem Jeffries]] and has emerged as one of the most prominent voices in the House Democratic caucus.<ref name="bioguide">{{cite web |title=Clark, Katherine Marlea |url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=C001101 |publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="ballotpedia">{{cite web |title=Katherine Clark |url=http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Katherine_Clark |publisher=Ballotpedia |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
'''Katherine Marlea Clark''' (born July 17, 1963) is an American lawyer and politician serving as [[House Minority Whip]] since January 2023 and as the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[Massachusetts's 5th congressional district]] since December 2013. A member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]], Clark has risen through the ranks of House Democratic leadership, previously serving as [[Assistant Speaker of the United States House of Representatives|Assistant Speaker]] from 2021 to 2023 and as Vice Chair of the [[House Democratic Caucus]] from 2019 to 2021. Before entering Congress, Clark served in both chambers of the [[Massachusetts General Court]]—first as a member of the [[Massachusetts House of Representatives]] from 2008 to 2011 and then as a member of the [[Massachusetts Senate]] from 2011 to 2013. She won a [[special election]] in 2013 to succeed [[Ed Markey]], who had vacated the seat upon his election to the [[United States Senate]]. Clark's district encompasses many of the northern and western suburbs and satellite cities of [[Boston]], including [[Medford, Massachusetts|Medford]], [[Framingham, Massachusetts|Framingham]], [[Woburn, Massachusetts|Woburn]], [[Waltham, Massachusetts|Waltham]], and her home city of [[Revere, Massachusetts|Revere]]. Throughout her career in both state and federal government, Clark has focused on issues including criminal justice, education, and government accountability.<ref name="bioguide">{{cite web |title=Clark, Katherine M. |url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=C001101 |publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==


Katherine Marlea Clark was born on July 17, 1963, in [[New Haven, Connecticut]].<ref name="bioguide" /> She grew up in Connecticut before pursuing a career in law that would eventually bring her to [[Massachusetts]]. After completing her legal education, Clark worked as an attorney in several states, gaining experience in both the private and public sectors. In 1995, she moved to Massachusetts, where she took on roles in state government.<ref name="ballotpedia" />
Katherine Marlea Clark was born on July 17, 1963, in [[New Haven, Connecticut]].<ref name="bioguide"/> She grew up in Connecticut before pursuing higher education and a career in law. Details regarding her parents and upbringing are limited in publicly available records, though her trajectory from Connecticut to a legal career and eventually to Massachusetts politics has been well documented through her political biography.


Clark's entry into public service began at the local level. In 2002, she joined the [[Melrose, Massachusetts|Melrose]] School Committee, where she served for several years and became committee chair in 2005.<ref name="ballotpedia" /> Her work on education policy at the municipal level provided a foundation for her later legislative career and helped establish her reputation within the local political community. This local government experience would prove instrumental in launching her career in the Massachusetts state legislature and, ultimately, the United States Congress.
Clark worked as an attorney in several states before relocating to [[Massachusetts]] in 1995.<ref name="ballotpedia">{{cite web |title=Katherine Clark |url=http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Katherine_Clark |publisher=Ballotpedia |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Upon settling in Massachusetts, she took positions in state government, gaining experience in public policy and law that would inform her later legislative career. Her legal background provided a foundation for her interest in criminal justice reform and government ethics, themes that would become central to her work in both the state legislature and the U.S. Congress.
 
Clark first entered public life through local civic engagement. In 2002, she joined the [[Melrose, Massachusetts|Melrose]] School Committee, a local body responsible for overseeing public education in the city.<ref name="ballotpedia"/> She served on the committee for several years and became its chair in 2005.<ref name="ballotpedia"/> Her service on the school committee gave her direct experience in education policy and local governance, and it established her as a recognizable figure in Middlesex County politics. This local-level work served as a stepping stone to her subsequent campaigns for the state legislature.
 
== Education ==
 
Clark pursued legal education and earned a law degree, which enabled her to practice as an attorney in multiple states prior to her move to Massachusetts.<ref name="bioguide"/> Specific details regarding her undergraduate and law school institutions are documented in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Her legal training informed her subsequent work in state government and her legislative focus on criminal justice and policy reform during her time in both the Massachusetts General Court and the U.S. House of Representatives.


== Career ==
== Career ==
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=== Massachusetts State Legislature ===
=== Massachusetts State Legislature ===


Clark was first elected to the [[Massachusetts House of Representatives]] in 2008, representing the 32nd Middlesex district. She succeeded Mike Festa in the seat and served in the state House from March 13, 2008, to January 5, 2011.<ref name="ballotpedia" /><ref name="maleg">{{cite web |title=Katherine Clark — Profile |url=https://malegislature.gov/People/Profile/KMC0 |publisher=Massachusetts Legislature |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Clark was first elected to the [[Massachusetts House of Representatives]] in a special election in 2008, representing the 32nd Middlesex district.<ref name="maleg">{{cite web |title=Katherine Clark — Profile |url=https://malegislature.gov/People/Profile/KMC0 |publisher=Massachusetts General Court |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> She succeeded Mike Festa in the seat and took office on March 13, 2008.<ref name="ballotpedia"/> During her time in the state House, Clark focused on legislation relating to criminal justice, education, and municipal governance.


During her time in the state House, Clark worked on legislation related to criminal justice, education, and municipal governance. She earned recognition from several organizations for her legislative work. The [[Massachusetts Municipal Association]] honored her as one of nine Legislators of the Year during this period.<ref>{{cite web |title=MMA Honors 9 Legislators of Year |url=http://www.mma.org/about-mma-mainmenu-62/mma-news/6243-mma-honors-9-legislators-of-year |publisher=Massachusetts Municipal Association |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> She was also named Legislator of the Year by the Massachusetts Police Association, reflecting her work on criminal justice issues during her tenure in the state legislature.<ref>{{cite web |title=Clark is MA Police Association's Legislator of the Year |url=http://wakefield.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/clark-is-ma-police-associations-legislator-of-the-year |publisher=Wakefield Patch |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In 2010, Clark ran for the [[Massachusetts Senate]], winning the primary election to succeed [[Richard Tisei]], who had vacated the seat.<ref>{{cite web |title=MELROSE 2010 PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS: Clark wins Senate primary |url=http://www.wickedlocal.com/melrose/news/x1470550142/MELROSE-2010-PRIMARY-ELECTION-RESULTS-Clark-wins-Senate-primary-Lucas-takes-GOP-nomination-in-House-race#ixzz2XywyqLZl |publisher=Wicked Local Melrose |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> She took office in the state Senate on January 5, 2011, and was succeeded in her House seat by Paul Brodeur.<ref name="ballotpedia"/>


In 2010, Clark won the Democratic primary for a seat in the [[Massachusetts Senate]].<ref>{{cite news |title=MELROSE 2010 PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS: Clark wins Senate primary |url=http://www.wickedlocal.com/melrose/news/x1470550142/MELROSE-2010-PRIMARY-ELECTION-RESULTS-Clark-wins-Senate-primary-Lucas-takes-GOP-nomination-in-House-race#ixzz2XywyqLZl |work=Wicked Local Melrose |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> She succeeded [[Richard Tisei]] in the Senate and served from January 5, 2011, to December 10, 2013.<ref name="ballotpedia" />
As a state senator, Clark contributed to several notable pieces of legislation. She was involved in the passage of pension reform legislation, which Governor [[Deval Patrick]] signed into law on November 18, 2011. The bill addressed municipal pension systems and sought to bring greater accountability and fiscal sustainability to public employee retirement benefits.<ref>{{cite web |title=Governor Patrick Signs Pension Reform Legislation |url=http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2011/111118-pension-reform-signed.html |publisher=Office of the Governor of Massachusetts |date=2011-11-18 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Clark also worked on animal control reform legislation, which Governor Patrick signed into law during this period.<ref>{{cite news |title=Patrick signs animal control reform bill in Ashland |url=http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1602167167/Patrick-signs-animal-control-reform-bill-in-Ashland |work=MetroWest Daily News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


As a state senator, Clark continued her focus on policy areas she had championed in the House. She contributed to significant pension reform legislation, which was signed into law by Governor [[Deval Patrick]] on November 18, 2011. The legislation addressed municipal pension systems and represented a notable achievement in state fiscal policy.<ref>{{cite web |title=Governor Patrick Signs Pension Reform |url=http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2011/111118-pension-reform-signed.html |publisher=Office of the Governor of Massachusetts |date=2011-11-18 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Clark also filed legislation in the Massachusetts Senate addressing various policy matters during the 188th session of the General Court.<ref>{{cite web |title=Senate Bill S796 |url=https://malegislature.gov/Bills/188/Senate/S796 |publisher=Massachusetts Legislature |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Clark's legislative work in the Massachusetts General Court earned her recognition from several organizations. The [[Massachusetts Municipal Association]] named her among its Legislators of the Year, acknowledging her contributions to municipal policy and governance.<ref>{{cite web |title=MMA honors 9 legislators of year |url=http://www.mma.org/about-mma-mainmenu-62/mma-news/6243-mma-honors-9-legislators-of-year |publisher=Massachusetts Municipal Association |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> She was also recognized as Legislator of the Year by the Massachusetts Police Association, reflecting her work on criminal justice issues in the state legislature.<ref>{{cite web |title=Clark is MA Police Association's Legislator of the Year |url=http://wakefield.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/clark-is-ma-police-associations-legislator-of-the-year |publisher=Patch (Wakefield) |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Clark was involved in the passage of an animal control reform bill, which Governor Patrick signed into law in [[Ashland, Massachusetts|Ashland]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Patrick signs animal control reform bill in Ashland |url=http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1602167167/Patrick-signs-animal-control-reform-bill-in-Ashland |work=MetroWest Daily News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
During her state legislative career, Clark also received the endorsement and recognition of the [[Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Women's Bar Association |url=http://www.womensbar.org/content.aspx?page_id=5&club_id=808000&item_id=22376 |publisher=Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Additionally, she was endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts during her campaigns.<ref>{{cite web |title=NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts endorsement |url=http://www.prochoicemass.org/media/press/20100826.shtml |publisher=NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts |date=2010-08-26 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
 
Her legislative record drew support from various advocacy organizations. NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts endorsed her, recognizing her support for reproductive rights during her time in the state legislature.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pro-Choice Massachusetts Endorsement |url=http://www.prochoicemass.org/media/press/20100826.shtml |publisher=NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts |date=2010-08-26 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts also recognized Clark for her work.<ref>{{cite web |title=Women's Bar Association Recognition |url=http://www.womensbar.org/content.aspx?page_id=5&club_id=808000&item_id=22376 |publisher=Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


=== 2013 Special Election to Congress ===
=== 2013 Special Election to Congress ===


In June 2013, [[Ed Markey]] won a [[special election]] to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by [[John Kerry]], who had been appointed [[United States Secretary of State|Secretary of State]]. This created a vacancy in Massachusetts's 5th congressional district. Clark was among the Massachusetts state lawmakers who began exploring a run for the open congressional seat.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mass. Lawmakers Eyeing Markey |url=http://www.wbur.org/2013/02/22/mass-lawmakers-eyeing-markey |publisher=WBUR |date=2013-02-22 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In June 2013, U.S. Senator [[John Kerry]] was confirmed as [[United States Secretary of State|Secretary of State]], triggering a special election for the Senate seat. Congressman [[Ed Markey]], who represented Massachusetts's 5th congressional district, won the special Senate election, thereby creating a vacancy in the House. Clark was among several Massachusetts state legislators who considered running for the open seat.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mass. lawmakers eyeing Markey seat |url=http://www.wbur.org/2013/02/22/mass-lawmakers-eyeing-markey |publisher=WBUR |date=2013-02-22 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Clark entered the Democratic primary for the 5th district special election and competed against several other candidates. On October 15, 2013, she won the Democratic primary, advancing to the general election against Republican nominee Frank Addivinola.<ref>{{cite news |title=Katherine Clark, Frank Addivinola win primaries in race to replace Markey in House |url=http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2013/10/15/katherine-clark-frank-addivinola-win-primaries-race-replace-markey-house/lTQewzFeSERI1x70udBbFM/story.html |work=The Boston Globe |date=2013-10-15 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Clark's candidacy received the endorsement of [[EMILY's List]], the national organization that supports pro-choice Democratic women candidates.<ref>{{cite web |title=EMILY's List Endorses Katherine Clark for Congress |url=http://emilyslist.org/news/releases/emilys-list-endorses-katherine-clark-for-congress |publisher=EMILY's List |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Clark entered the race and received the endorsement of [[EMILY's List]], the national organization that supports pro-choice Democratic women candidates.<ref>{{cite web |title=EMILY's List Endorses Katherine Clark for Congress |url=http://emilyslist.org/news/releases/emilys-list-endorses-katherine-clark-for-congress |publisher=EMILY's List |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The special election primary took place on October 15, 2013, and Clark won the Democratic nomination, defeating several other candidates. Republican Frank Addivinola emerged as her general election opponent.<ref>{{cite news |title=Katherine Clark, Frank Addivinola win primaries in race to replace Markey in House |url=http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2013/10/15/katherine-clark-frank-addivinola-win-primaries-race-replace-markey-house/lTQewzFeSERI1x70udBbFM/story.html |work=The Boston Globe |date=2013-10-15 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Clark won the special general election on December 10, 2013, and took office on December 12, 2013, beginning her service as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 5th congressional district.<ref name="bioguide" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Race Detail — MA-05 Special Election 2013 |url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=707456 |publisher=Our Campaigns |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Clark won the general election on December 10, 2013, and took office on December 12, 2013, beginning her service in the [[113th United States Congress]].<ref name="bioguide"/> She succeeded Markey in representing the 5th district, which encompasses many of Boston's northern and western suburbs.


=== U.S. House of Representatives ===
=== U.S. House of Representatives ===


Since entering Congress in December 2013, Clark has been reelected in every subsequent general election cycle, and as of 2026 is serving her seventh term representing the 5th congressional district.<ref name="ballotpedia" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Race Detail — MA-05 2014 |url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=679282 |publisher=Our Campaigns |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> She serves on the [[United States House Committee on Appropriations|House Appropriations Committee]], one of the most influential committees in Congress, which controls federal spending legislation.<ref name="ballotpedia" />
Since entering Congress in December 2013, Clark has been reelected multiple times and is currently serving her seventh term representing Massachusetts's 5th congressional district.<ref name="bioguide"/> Her district includes the cities and towns of [[Medford, Massachusetts|Medford]], [[Framingham, Massachusetts|Framingham]], [[Woburn, Massachusetts|Woburn]], [[Waltham, Massachusetts|Waltham]], and her home city of [[Revere, Massachusetts|Revere]], among other communities north and west of Boston.
 
Clark sits on the [[United States House Committee on Appropriations|House Appropriations Committee]], one of the most influential committees in the House, which oversees federal spending legislation.<ref name="ballotpedia"/>
 
==== Rise in Democratic Leadership ====


Clark rose steadily through the ranks of the House Democratic leadership. In January 2019, she was elected Vice Chair of the [[House Democratic Caucus]], succeeding [[Linda Sánchez]] in the role. She held this position through January 2021, serving under Speaker [[Nancy Pelosi]].<ref name="ballotpedia" />
Clark's ascent within the House Democratic leadership has been a defining feature of her congressional career. In January 2019, she was elected Vice Chair of the [[House Democratic Caucus]], succeeding [[Linda Sánchez]] in the role.<ref name="ballotpedia"/> She served in this position under Speaker [[Nancy Pelosi]] through January 2021.


In January 2021, Clark was elected [[Assistant Speaker of the United States House of Representatives]], succeeding [[Ben Ray Luján]], who had been elected to the U.S. Senate. As Assistant Speaker, she served as the fourth-ranking House Democrat and worked alongside Speaker Pelosi during the 117th Congress. She held the position until January 2023.<ref name="ballotpedia" />
Following the 2020 elections, Clark was elected to the position of [[Assistant Speaker of the United States House of Representatives]], succeeding [[Ben Ray Luján]] and serving from January 3, 2021, to January 3, 2023.<ref name="ballotpedia"/> In this role, she worked closely with Speaker Pelosi and the broader Democratic leadership team during the [[117th United States Congress]].


Following the 2022 midterm elections, in which Democrats lost their House majority, Clark was elected [[House Minority Whip]] in November 2022, with her term beginning on January 3, 2023. She succeeded [[Steve Scalise]], who had held the equivalent majority whip position. In this role, she serves as the second-ranking House Democrat under Democratic Leader [[Hakeem Jeffries]].<ref name="ballotpedia" /> The whip's primary function is to count votes, build support for the caucus's legislative priorities, and ensure party discipline on key votes.
After Democrats lost their House majority in the 2022 midterm elections, the party reorganized its leadership structure. Clark was elected [[House Minority Whip]] on January 3, 2023, the second-ranking position in the House Democratic caucus, serving under Minority Leader [[Hakeem Jeffries]]. She succeeded [[Steve Scalise]], who had held the equivalent Republican whip position.<ref name="ballotpedia"/> As Minority Whip, Clark is responsible for counting votes, ensuring party discipline on key legislative matters, and serving as a principal spokesperson for House Democrats.


==== Legislative Priorities and Public Positions ====
==== Legislative Priorities and Public Statements ====


As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Clark has focused on issues including education funding, child care, public health, and government accountability. Her policy positions have reflected the priorities she championed in the Massachusetts state legislature, including criminal justice reform and support for working families.
Throughout her tenure in Congress, Clark has focused on issues including education funding, child care, government accountability, and voting rights. In her role as Minority Whip, she has been an outspoken critic of various policy proposals from the opposing party.


In her role as Democratic Whip, Clark has served as a prominent spokesperson for the House Democratic caucus. In October 2025, she released a statement criticizing mass firings carried out by the Trump administration, framing the issue as one of government accountability and the impact on federal workers and public services.<ref>{{cite web |title=Whip Clark Statement on the Trump Administration's Mass Firings |url=http://democraticwhip.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/whip-clark-statement-on-the-trump-administration-s-mass-firings |publisher=Office of Democratic Whip Katherine Clark |date=2025-10-10 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In October 2025, Clark released a statement criticizing mass firings announced by the Trump administration, calling attention to the impact on federal workers and government services.<ref>{{cite web |title=Whip Clark Statement on the Trump Administration's Mass Firings |url=http://democraticwhip.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/whip-clark-statement-on-the-trump-administration-s-mass-firings |publisher=Office of Democratic Whip Katherine Clark |date=2025-10-10 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In November 2025, Clark participated in discussions about a congressional vote to reopen the federal government during a government shutdown, appearing on [[NPR]] to discuss the Democratic caucus's position on the matter.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., talks about upcoming vote to reopen the government |url=https://www.npr.org/2025/11/12/nx-s1-5606050/rep-katherine-clark-d-mass-talks-about-upcoming-vote-to-reopen-the-government |publisher=NPR |date=2025-11-12 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In November 2025, Clark spoke with NPR about an upcoming vote on a measure to reopen the federal government during a government shutdown, outlining the Democratic position on the spending dispute.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., talks about upcoming vote to reopen the government |url=https://www.npr.org/2025/11/12/nx-s1-5606050/rep-katherine-clark-d-mass-talks-about-upcoming-vote-to-reopen-the-government |work=NPR |date=2025-11-12 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In early 2026, Clark publicly criticized a Republican-backed voting bill, arguing that it was designed to suppress voter turnout among women.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Hill: Dem rep says Republicans 'afraid of women voting' |url=https://democraticwhip.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/the-hill-dem-rep-says-republicans-afraid-of-women-voting |publisher=Office of Democratic Whip Katherine Clark |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> She also appeared on ''Meet the Press NOW'' to address immigration enforcement issues, calling on Republicans to hold federal agencies accountable.<ref>{{cite web |title=Whip Clark to GOP: "Choose Americans. Choose Their Security." |url=https://democraticwhip.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/whip-clark-to-gop-choose-americans-choose-their-security |publisher=Office of Democratic Whip Katherine Clark |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In early 2026, Clark criticized a Republican-backed voting bill, stating that Republicans were "afraid of women voting," a remark that drew significant media attention.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Hill: Dem rep says Republicans 'afraid of women voting' |url=https://democraticwhip.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/the-hill-dem-rep-says-republicans-afraid-of-women-voting |publisher=Office of Democratic Whip Katherine Clark |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> She also appeared on ''Meet the Press NOW'' to discuss immigration enforcement, calling on Republicans to "choose Americans" and "choose their security."<ref>{{cite web |title=Whip Clark to GOP: "Choose Americans. Choose Their Security." |url=https://democraticwhip.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/whip-clark-to-gop-choose-americans-choose-their-security |publisher=Office of Democratic Whip Katherine Clark |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In February 2026, following a [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]] decision striking down tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, Clark released a statement highlighting the economic damage she said the tariffs had caused to American consumers and businesses.<ref>{{cite web |title=Whip Clark Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Trump Tariffs |url=https://democraticwhip.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/whip-clark-statement-on-supreme-court-decision-striking-down-trump-tariffs |publisher=Office of Democratic Whip Katherine Clark |date=2026-02-21 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Press Release: Katherine Clark and Massachusetts Democrats Respond to Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Trump Tariffs |url=https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Press+Release%3A+Katherine+Clark+and+Massachusetts+Democrats+Respond+to+Supreme+Court+Decision+Striking+Down+Trump+Tariffs |work=Quiver Quantitative |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Patch: 'Damage Has Already Been Done': MA Dems Respond As Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs |url=https://katherineclark.house.gov/in-the-news?ID=42F2A55F-E767-4F61-8500-23F3799EE98A |publisher=Office of Congresswoman Katherine Clark |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In February 2026, Clark released a statement following the [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]]'s decision striking down tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, highlighting the economic impact of the tariffs and praising the Court's ruling.<ref>{{cite web |title=Whip Clark Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Trump Tariffs |url=https://democraticwhip.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/whip-clark-statement-on-supreme-court-decision-striking-down-trump-tariffs |publisher=Office of Democratic Whip Katherine Clark |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Patch: 'Damage Has Already Been Done': MA Dems Respond As Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs |url=https://katherineclark.house.gov/in-the-news?ID=42F2A55F-E767-4F61-8500-23F3799EE98A |publisher=Office of Congresswoman Katherine Clark |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


==== Electoral History ====
==== Electoral History ====


Clark has consistently won reelection by comfortable margins in the heavily Democratic 5th congressional district. Her electoral record in the district dates to her initial special election victory in 2013 and extends through multiple general election cycles.<ref>{{cite web |title=Race Detail — MA-05 elections |url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=502677 |publisher=Our Campaigns |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Race Detail — MA-05 elections |url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=402026 |publisher=Our Campaigns |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Race Detail — MA-05 elections |url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=402027 |publisher=Our Campaigns |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Race Detail — MA-05 elections |url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=126912 |publisher=Our Campaigns |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Clark has won her congressional seat in multiple election cycles. Her initial victory came in the December 2013 special election.<ref name="bioguide"/> She has since won reelection in the general elections held in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=Race Detail — MA-05 |url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=502677 |publisher=Our Campaigns |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Race Detail — MA-05 |url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=679282 |publisher=Our Campaigns |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Race Detail — MA-05 |url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=707456 |publisher=Our Campaigns |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In January 2026, it was reported that Clark faced dual primary challenges from candidates running to her left for the 2026 election cycle. Political analysts noted, however, that she remained in a strong position within her district. Jeff Berry, a retired [[Tufts University]] political scientist, was quoted as saying that "Katherine Clark is safe as she can be" and that "She's popular in her district."<ref>{{cite news |title=Rep. Clark faces dual primary challenges from the left |url=https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/01/02/massachusetts-clark-congress-whip-challengers |work=WBUR |date=2026-01-02 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
As of early 2026, Clark faced primary challenges from candidates to her political left, though political analysts described her position as secure. Jeff Berry, a retired [[Tufts University]] political scientist, told WBUR that "Katherine Clark is safe as she can be" and that "she's popular in her district."<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2026-01-02 |title=Rep. Clark faces dual primary challenges from the left |url=https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/01/02/massachusetts-clark-congress-whip-challengers |work=WBUR |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Personal Life ==
== Personal Life ==


Katherine Clark resides in [[Revere, Massachusetts]].<ref name="ballotpedia" /> She has three children.<ref name="bioguide" /> Beyond these publicly documented details, Clark has maintained a relatively private personal life throughout her political career.
Clark resides in [[Revere, Massachusetts]], within her congressional district.<ref name="ballotpedia"/> She has three children.<ref name="bioguide"/> Clark maintains a relatively private personal life, with most public information about her focusing on her professional and political activities.


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==


Clark has received recognition from several organizations over the course of her career in public service. During her time in the Massachusetts state legislature, she was named a Legislator of the Year by the [[Massachusetts Municipal Association]], which recognized her for her contributions to municipal governance and policy.<ref>{{cite web |title=MMA Honors 9 Legislators of Year |url=http://www.mma.org/about-mma-mainmenu-62/mma-news/6243-mma-honors-9-legislators-of-year |publisher=Massachusetts Municipal Association |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Clark has received recognition from multiple organizations over the course of her political career. During her time in the Massachusetts state legislature, she was named a Legislator of the Year by both the Massachusetts Municipal Association and the Massachusetts Police Association, reflecting her work on municipal governance and criminal justice issues.<ref>{{cite web |title=MMA honors 9 legislators of year |url=http://www.mma.org/about-mma-mainmenu-62/mma-news/6243-mma-honors-9-legislators-of-year |publisher=Massachusetts Municipal Association |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Clark is MA Police Association's Legislator of the Year |url=http://wakefield.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/clark-is-ma-police-associations-legislator-of-the-year |publisher=Patch (Wakefield) |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


The Massachusetts Police Association also named Clark its Legislator of the Year, citing her work on criminal justice issues while serving in the state legislature.<ref>{{cite web |title=Clark is MA Police Association's Legislator of the Year |url=http://wakefield.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/clark-is-ma-police-associations-legislator-of-the-year |publisher=Wakefield Patch |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
She received the endorsement of EMILY's List during her 2013 congressional campaign, an endorsement typically reserved for candidates whom the organization considers competitive and aligned with its pro-choice mission.<ref>{{cite web |title=EMILY's List Endorses Katherine Clark for Congress |url=http://emilyslist.org/news/releases/emilys-list-endorses-katherine-clark-for-congress |publisher=EMILY's List |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Clark was also recognized by the Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts during her career.<ref>{{cite web |title=Women's Bar Association |url=http://www.womensbar.org/content.aspx?page_id=5&club_id=808000&item_id=22376 |publisher=Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


The Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts recognized Clark for her contributions to the legal profession and public service.<ref>{{cite web |title=Women's Bar Association Recognition |url=http://www.womensbar.org/content.aspx?page_id=5&club_id=808000&item_id=22376 |publisher=Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Her election as House Minority Whip in 2023 made her the highest-ranking woman in the House Democratic leadership at that time, serving as the second-ranking Democrat in the chamber behind Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.<ref name="ballotpedia"/>
 
Clark received the endorsement of [[EMILY's List]] during her 2013 congressional campaign, and NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts endorsed her during her state legislative career.<ref>{{cite web |title=EMILY's List Endorses Katherine Clark for Congress |url=http://emilyslist.org/news/releases/emilys-list-endorses-katherine-clark-for-congress |publisher=EMILY's List |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Pro-Choice Massachusetts Endorsement |url=http://www.prochoicemass.org/media/press/20100826.shtml |publisher=NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts |date=2010-08-26 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
 
Her rise to the position of House Minority Whip, the second-highest ranking position in the House Democratic caucus, represents the culmination of a political career that began at the local level on the Melrose School Committee and advanced through both chambers of the Massachusetts state legislature before reaching the United States Congress.


== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==


Katherine Clark's political career reflects a trajectory from local government to national party leadership that spans more than two decades. Her path from the Melrose School Committee to the position of House Minority Whip illustrates a methodical ascent through Democratic politics at the municipal, state, and federal levels. As one of the highest-ranking women in Congress and the highest-ranking member of the Massachusetts congressional delegation in terms of party leadership, Clark holds a significant position in the structure of the Democratic Party in the House of Representatives.
Katherine Clark's career trajectory—from local school committee member to the second-highest-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives—reflects a path through successive levels of American government. Her progression from the Melrose School Committee to the Massachusetts House, the Massachusetts Senate, and ultimately the U.S. Congress followed a pattern of building on local and state-level experience before seeking federal office.


Her legislative work in the Massachusetts state legislature, particularly on pension reform, criminal justice, and education, established a policy foundation that she carried into her congressional career. In Congress, her appointment to the Appropriations Committee gave her influence over federal spending priorities, and her subsequent election to successively higher leadership positions — Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, Assistant Speaker, and Minority Whip — placed her at the center of the party's legislative strategy and messaging efforts.
In the Massachusetts state legislature, Clark contributed to pension reform and criminal justice legislation that had measurable impacts on state policy.<ref>{{cite web |title=Governor Patrick Signs Pension Reform Legislation |url=http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2011/111118-pension-reform-signed.html |publisher=Office of the Governor of Massachusetts |date=2011-11-18 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> At the federal level, her role on the House Appropriations Committee has placed her in a position to influence federal spending decisions, while her leadership role as Minority Whip has given her a significant platform within the Democratic Party's national operations.


Clark's tenure as Minority Whip has coincided with a period of significant political polarization, and she has served as a principal spokesperson for House Democrats on issues ranging from government shutdowns and federal workforce policy to tariffs and voting rights. Her continued electoral strength in the 5th congressional district, even in the face of primary challenges, reflects her established position within Massachusetts Democratic politics.
Clark's rise within the House Democratic caucus—from rank-and-file member to Vice Chair, then Assistant Speaker, and finally Minority Whip—occurred over a relatively compressed timeframe, with each step representing an elevation in responsibility and influence within the party structure. Her position as Minority Whip places her at the center of Democratic legislative strategy and party messaging in the House.


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Katherine Clark
BornKatherine Marlea Clark
17 7, 1963
BirthplaceNew Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationPolitician, lawyer
Known forHouse Minority Whip, U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 5th congressional district
Children3
Website[Official website Official site]

Katherine Marlea Clark (born July 17, 1963) is an American lawyer and politician serving as House Minority Whip since January 2023 and as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 5th congressional district since December 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Clark has risen through the ranks of House Democratic leadership, previously serving as Assistant Speaker from 2021 to 2023 and as Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus from 2019 to 2021. Before entering Congress, Clark served in both chambers of the Massachusetts General Court—first as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2008 to 2011 and then as a member of the Massachusetts Senate from 2011 to 2013. She won a special election in 2013 to succeed Ed Markey, who had vacated the seat upon his election to the United States Senate. Clark's district encompasses many of the northern and western suburbs and satellite cities of Boston, including Medford, Framingham, Woburn, Waltham, and her home city of Revere. Throughout her career in both state and federal government, Clark has focused on issues including criminal justice, education, and government accountability.[1]

Early Life

Katherine Marlea Clark was born on July 17, 1963, in New Haven, Connecticut.[1] She grew up in Connecticut before pursuing higher education and a career in law. Details regarding her parents and upbringing are limited in publicly available records, though her trajectory from Connecticut to a legal career and eventually to Massachusetts politics has been well documented through her political biography.

Clark worked as an attorney in several states before relocating to Massachusetts in 1995.[2] Upon settling in Massachusetts, she took positions in state government, gaining experience in public policy and law that would inform her later legislative career. Her legal background provided a foundation for her interest in criminal justice reform and government ethics, themes that would become central to her work in both the state legislature and the U.S. Congress.

Clark first entered public life through local civic engagement. In 2002, she joined the Melrose School Committee, a local body responsible for overseeing public education in the city.[2] She served on the committee for several years and became its chair in 2005.[2] Her service on the school committee gave her direct experience in education policy and local governance, and it established her as a recognizable figure in Middlesex County politics. This local-level work served as a stepping stone to her subsequent campaigns for the state legislature.

Education

Clark pursued legal education and earned a law degree, which enabled her to practice as an attorney in multiple states prior to her move to Massachusetts.[1] Specific details regarding her undergraduate and law school institutions are documented in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Her legal training informed her subsequent work in state government and her legislative focus on criminal justice and policy reform during her time in both the Massachusetts General Court and the U.S. House of Representatives.

Career

Massachusetts State Legislature

Clark was first elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in a special election in 2008, representing the 32nd Middlesex district.[3] She succeeded Mike Festa in the seat and took office on March 13, 2008.[2] During her time in the state House, Clark focused on legislation relating to criminal justice, education, and municipal governance.

In 2010, Clark ran for the Massachusetts Senate, winning the primary election to succeed Richard Tisei, who had vacated the seat.[4] She took office in the state Senate on January 5, 2011, and was succeeded in her House seat by Paul Brodeur.[2]

As a state senator, Clark contributed to several notable pieces of legislation. She was involved in the passage of pension reform legislation, which Governor Deval Patrick signed into law on November 18, 2011. The bill addressed municipal pension systems and sought to bring greater accountability and fiscal sustainability to public employee retirement benefits.[5] Clark also worked on animal control reform legislation, which Governor Patrick signed into law during this period.[6]

Clark's legislative work in the Massachusetts General Court earned her recognition from several organizations. The Massachusetts Municipal Association named her among its Legislators of the Year, acknowledging her contributions to municipal policy and governance.[7] She was also recognized as Legislator of the Year by the Massachusetts Police Association, reflecting her work on criminal justice issues in the state legislature.[8]

During her state legislative career, Clark also received the endorsement and recognition of the Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts.[9] Additionally, she was endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts during her campaigns.[10]

2013 Special Election to Congress

In June 2013, U.S. Senator John Kerry was confirmed as Secretary of State, triggering a special election for the Senate seat. Congressman Ed Markey, who represented Massachusetts's 5th congressional district, won the special Senate election, thereby creating a vacancy in the House. Clark was among several Massachusetts state legislators who considered running for the open seat.[11]

Clark entered the race and received the endorsement of EMILY's List, the national organization that supports pro-choice Democratic women candidates.[12] The special election primary took place on October 15, 2013, and Clark won the Democratic nomination, defeating several other candidates. Republican Frank Addivinola emerged as her general election opponent.[13]

Clark won the general election on December 10, 2013, and took office on December 12, 2013, beginning her service in the 113th United States Congress.[1] She succeeded Markey in representing the 5th district, which encompasses many of Boston's northern and western suburbs.

U.S. House of Representatives

Since entering Congress in December 2013, Clark has been reelected multiple times and is currently serving her seventh term representing Massachusetts's 5th congressional district.[1] Her district includes the cities and towns of Medford, Framingham, Woburn, Waltham, and her home city of Revere, among other communities north and west of Boston.

Clark sits on the House Appropriations Committee, one of the most influential committees in the House, which oversees federal spending legislation.[2]

Rise in Democratic Leadership

Clark's ascent within the House Democratic leadership has been a defining feature of her congressional career. In January 2019, she was elected Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, succeeding Linda Sánchez in the role.[2] She served in this position under Speaker Nancy Pelosi through January 2021.

Following the 2020 elections, Clark was elected to the position of Assistant Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, succeeding Ben Ray Luján and serving from January 3, 2021, to January 3, 2023.[2] In this role, she worked closely with Speaker Pelosi and the broader Democratic leadership team during the 117th United States Congress.

After Democrats lost their House majority in the 2022 midterm elections, the party reorganized its leadership structure. Clark was elected House Minority Whip on January 3, 2023, the second-ranking position in the House Democratic caucus, serving under Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. She succeeded Steve Scalise, who had held the equivalent Republican whip position.[2] As Minority Whip, Clark is responsible for counting votes, ensuring party discipline on key legislative matters, and serving as a principal spokesperson for House Democrats.

Legislative Priorities and Public Statements

Throughout her tenure in Congress, Clark has focused on issues including education funding, child care, government accountability, and voting rights. In her role as Minority Whip, she has been an outspoken critic of various policy proposals from the opposing party.

In October 2025, Clark released a statement criticizing mass firings announced by the Trump administration, calling attention to the impact on federal workers and government services.[14]

In November 2025, Clark spoke with NPR about an upcoming vote on a measure to reopen the federal government during a government shutdown, outlining the Democratic position on the spending dispute.[15]

In early 2026, Clark criticized a Republican-backed voting bill, stating that Republicans were "afraid of women voting," a remark that drew significant media attention.[16] She also appeared on Meet the Press NOW to discuss immigration enforcement, calling on Republicans to "choose Americans" and "choose their security."[17]

In February 2026, Clark released a statement following the Supreme Court's decision striking down tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, highlighting the economic impact of the tariffs and praising the Court's ruling.[18][19]

Electoral History

Clark has won her congressional seat in multiple election cycles. Her initial victory came in the December 2013 special election.[1] She has since won reelection in the general elections held in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024.[20][21][22]

As of early 2026, Clark faced primary challenges from candidates to her political left, though political analysts described her position as secure. Jeff Berry, a retired Tufts University political scientist, told WBUR that "Katherine Clark is safe as she can be" and that "she's popular in her district."[23]

Personal Life

Clark resides in Revere, Massachusetts, within her congressional district.[2] She has three children.[1] Clark maintains a relatively private personal life, with most public information about her focusing on her professional and political activities.

Recognition

Clark has received recognition from multiple organizations over the course of her political career. During her time in the Massachusetts state legislature, she was named a Legislator of the Year by both the Massachusetts Municipal Association and the Massachusetts Police Association, reflecting her work on municipal governance and criminal justice issues.[24][25]

She received the endorsement of EMILY's List during her 2013 congressional campaign, an endorsement typically reserved for candidates whom the organization considers competitive and aligned with its pro-choice mission.[26] Clark was also recognized by the Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts during her career.[27]

Her election as House Minority Whip in 2023 made her the highest-ranking woman in the House Democratic leadership at that time, serving as the second-ranking Democrat in the chamber behind Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.[2]

Legacy

Katherine Clark's career trajectory—from local school committee member to the second-highest-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives—reflects a path through successive levels of American government. Her progression from the Melrose School Committee to the Massachusetts House, the Massachusetts Senate, and ultimately the U.S. Congress followed a pattern of building on local and state-level experience before seeking federal office.

In the Massachusetts state legislature, Clark contributed to pension reform and criminal justice legislation that had measurable impacts on state policy.[28] At the federal level, her role on the House Appropriations Committee has placed her in a position to influence federal spending decisions, while her leadership role as Minority Whip has given her a significant platform within the Democratic Party's national operations.

Clark's rise within the House Democratic caucus—from rank-and-file member to Vice Chair, then Assistant Speaker, and finally Minority Whip—occurred over a relatively compressed timeframe, with each step representing an elevation in responsibility and influence within the party structure. Her position as Minority Whip places her at the center of Democratic legislative strategy and party messaging in the House.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "Clark, Katherine M.".Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=C001101.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 "Katherine Clark".Ballotpedia.http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Katherine_Clark.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  3. ↑ "Katherine Clark — Profile".Massachusetts General Court.https://malegislature.gov/People/Profile/KMC0.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  4. ↑ "MELROSE 2010 PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS: Clark wins Senate primary".Wicked Local Melrose.http://www.wickedlocal.com/melrose/news/x1470550142/MELROSE-2010-PRIMARY-ELECTION-RESULTS-Clark-wins-Senate-primary-Lucas-takes-GOP-nomination-in-House-race#ixzz2XywyqLZl.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  5. ↑ "Governor Patrick Signs Pension Reform Legislation".Office of the Governor of Massachusetts.2011-11-18.http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2011/111118-pension-reform-signed.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  6. ↑ "Patrick signs animal control reform bill in Ashland".MetroWest Daily News.http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1602167167/Patrick-signs-animal-control-reform-bill-in-Ashland.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  7. ↑ "MMA honors 9 legislators of year".Massachusetts Municipal Association.http://www.mma.org/about-mma-mainmenu-62/mma-news/6243-mma-honors-9-legislators-of-year.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  8. ↑ "Clark is MA Police Association's Legislator of the Year".Patch (Wakefield).http://wakefield.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/clark-is-ma-police-associations-legislator-of-the-year.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  9. ↑ "Women's Bar Association".Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts.http://www.womensbar.org/content.aspx?page_id=5&club_id=808000&item_id=22376.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  10. ↑ "NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts endorsement".NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts.2010-08-26.http://www.prochoicemass.org/media/press/20100826.shtml.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  11. ↑ "Mass. lawmakers eyeing Markey seat".WBUR.2013-02-22.http://www.wbur.org/2013/02/22/mass-lawmakers-eyeing-markey.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  12. ↑ "EMILY's List Endorses Katherine Clark for Congress".EMILY's List.http://emilyslist.org/news/releases/emilys-list-endorses-katherine-clark-for-congress.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  13. ↑ "Katherine Clark, Frank Addivinola win primaries in race to replace Markey in House".The Boston Globe.2013-10-15.http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2013/10/15/katherine-clark-frank-addivinola-win-primaries-race-replace-markey-house/lTQewzFeSERI1x70udBbFM/story.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  14. ↑ "Whip Clark Statement on the Trump Administration's Mass Firings".Office of Democratic Whip Katherine Clark.2025-10-10.http://democraticwhip.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/whip-clark-statement-on-the-trump-administration-s-mass-firings.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  15. ↑ "Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., talks about upcoming vote to reopen the government".NPR.2025-11-12.https://www.npr.org/2025/11/12/nx-s1-5606050/rep-katherine-clark-d-mass-talks-about-upcoming-vote-to-reopen-the-government.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  16. ↑ "The Hill: Dem rep says Republicans 'afraid of women voting'".Office of Democratic Whip Katherine Clark.https://democraticwhip.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/the-hill-dem-rep-says-republicans-afraid-of-women-voting.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  17. ↑ "Whip Clark to GOP: "Choose Americans. Choose Their Security."".Office of Democratic Whip Katherine Clark.https://democraticwhip.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/whip-clark-to-gop-choose-americans-choose-their-security.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  18. ↑ "Whip Clark Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Trump Tariffs".Office of Democratic Whip Katherine Clark.https://democraticwhip.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/whip-clark-statement-on-supreme-court-decision-striking-down-trump-tariffs.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  19. ↑ "Patch: 'Damage Has Already Been Done': MA Dems Respond As Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs".Office of Congresswoman Katherine Clark.https://katherineclark.house.gov/in-the-news?ID=42F2A55F-E767-4F61-8500-23F3799EE98A.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  20. ↑ "Race Detail — MA-05".Our Campaigns.http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=502677.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  21. ↑ "Race Detail — MA-05".Our Campaigns.http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=679282.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  22. ↑ "Race Detail — MA-05".Our Campaigns.http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=707456.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  23. ↑ "Rep. Clark faces dual primary challenges from the left".WBUR.2026-01-02.https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/01/02/massachusetts-clark-congress-whip-challengers.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  24. ↑ "MMA honors 9 legislators of year".Massachusetts Municipal Association.http://www.mma.org/about-mma-mainmenu-62/mma-news/6243-mma-honors-9-legislators-of-year.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  25. ↑ "Clark is MA Police Association's Legislator of the Year".Patch (Wakefield).http://wakefield.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/clark-is-ma-police-associations-legislator-of-the-year.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  26. ↑ "EMILY's List Endorses Katherine Clark for Congress".EMILY's List.http://emilyslist.org/news/releases/emilys-list-endorses-katherine-clark-for-congress.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  27. ↑ "Women's Bar Association".Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts.http://www.womensbar.org/content.aspx?page_id=5&club_id=808000&item_id=22376.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  28. ↑ "Governor Patrick Signs Pension Reform Legislation".Office of the Governor of Massachusetts.2011-11-18.http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2011/111118-pension-reform-signed.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.

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