Tom Clark (politician)

For the Scottish member of parliament, see Tom Clarke (politician).

Tom Clark
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 48th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 12, 2024
Preceded by	Caleb Hanna
Personal details
Born	(1954-06-20) June 20, 1954 (age 70) Clarksburg, West Virginia, U.S.
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.

Career

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]

Education

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]

Personal life

Clark is and his wife, Teresa, have two daughters and seven grandchildren. Clark is a Baptist.[5]

References

1. "Tom Clark (West Virginia)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
2. Young, Matt (2024-01-13). "Justice appoints Tom Clark to replace Caleb Hanna in House of Delegates". therealwv.com. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
3. "Gov. Justice appoints Tom Clark to 48th District seat in House of Delegates Clark also owned the Webster Echo Newspaper for two decades, serving as its publisher and editor. Clark worked over four decades in the coal industry and find he'd his career at the Mine Safety and Heath Administration as a Federal Mine Inspector and supervisor". governor.wv.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
4. Young, Matt (2024-05-01). "St. Luke's in Craigsville hosts 'Meet the Candidates' event, part one". therealwv.com. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
5. "Thomas C. Clark WV Legislature Description". wvlegislature.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-14.