Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and lawyer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/07/1963 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | New Haven, Connecticut, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Katherine Clark
04/11/2026
Katherine Clark ran uncontested in the November 2026 general election and was set to return to the House for an eighth term. Following Democrats' gains in the election, she was described as the second most powerful House Democrat and as poised to help lead the new Democratic majority. Reports also indicated she may be chosen as House Majority Leader, which would make her the first woman to hold that post.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Katherine Marlea Clark is an American lawyer and Democratic politician who has represented Massachusetts's 5th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2013. She was elected Democratic Whip in 2022, the second most senior position in the House Democratic Caucus. She is widely reported as a leading candidate for House Majority Leader when Democrats take control of the chamber in the next session. |
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| Political Path | She served on the Melrose School Committee from 2001 to 2007, in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2008 to 2010, and in the Massachusetts Senate from 2010 to 2013. |
| Special Election | She was first elected to Congress in a special election in December 2013 to succeed Edward J. Markey. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Arts | Saint Lawrence University, 1985 |
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| Juris Doctor | Cornell University, 1989 |
| Master of Public Administration | John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 1997 |
Personal Life
| Residence | Melrose, Massachusetts |
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| Religion | Christian |
| Spouse | Rodney Dowell |
| Children | Three sons |
Family
| Spouse | Rodney Dowell |
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| Grandmother | Worked on a factory floor during World War II and was described as a real-life Rosie the Riveter |
Career
| Current Role | U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 5th congressional district (since 2013); House Democratic Whip (118th and 119th Congresses); ran unopposed in the November 2026 general election for an eighth term |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She is one of only two women to have served as House Democratic Whip. | |
| 2. She has been described as the highest-ranking woman in Congress. | |
| 3. Her policy focus includes wage discrimination, access to abortion, gun violence prevention, child care, and paid leave. | |
| 4. She is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the Women's Caucus. |
