Sarah Clark (politician) explained

Sarah Clark
State Assembly:New York
District:136th
Term Start:November 12, 2020
Predecessor:Jamie Romeo
Party:Democratic
Residence:Rochester, New York, U.S.
Signature:Sarah Clark Signature.png
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 graduating from 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]

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.[3] Clark faced no major-party opposition in the general election, and was seated in the Assembly on November 12.[4] [5]

In 2022, Clark was re-elected to a second term after defeating Republican candidate, Orlando Rivera, with 64% of the vote.[6]

Personal life

Clark lives in the Maplewood neighborhood of Rochester with her husband, John, and their three children.[7]

Electoral history

2022

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Assemblymember Sarah Clark. New York State Assembly. November 24, 2020.
  2. Web site: Sarah Clark (New York). Ballotpedia. November 24, 2020.
  3. Web site: Clark wins 136th Assembly primary by wide margin . Rochester City Newspaper. Jeremy Moule. July 8, 2020. November 24, 2020.
  4. Web site: Sarah Clark wins the 136th Assembly District . WXXI News. Gino Fanelli. November 3, 2020. November 24, 2020.
  5. Web site: Democrats Sarah Clark, Demond Meeks sworn in for NYS Assembly 136, 137 Districts . Rochester First. WROC Staff. November 13, 2020. November 26, 2020.
  6. Web site: 2022-11-09 . In 136th Assembly District, Sarah Clark wins reelection over Orlando Rivera . 2023-11-15 . WXXI News . en.
  7. Web site: About Sarah. Sarah Clark for New York State Assembly. November 24, 2020.