Mark Clodfelter | |
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| Member of the
Michigan House of Representatives from the 81st district | |
| In office January 1, 1975 – 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Dale Kildee |
| Succeeded by | Robert L. Emerson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 23, 1950 Flint, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan Law School |
Mark Clodfelter (born August 23, 1950) is a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Early life and education
Clodfelter was born on August 23, 1950, in Flint, Michigan. In 1968, Clodfelter graduated from Flint Northwestern High School. Clodfield earned a bachelor's of arts and a master of arts degree in political science from the University of Michigan. Clodfelter earned a juris doctor degree from the University of Michigan Law School. [1]
Career
Clodfelter was a poverty lawyer, and a member of the Michigan and Genesee County Bar Associations. He was also a member of the American Civil Liberties Union. [1] On November 5, 1974, Clodfelter was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented the 81st district. He was sworn in on January 8, 1975. [2] In 1976, Clodfelter served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. In 1977, was an unsuccessful candidate in the Democratic primary for the Michigan Senate seat representing the 29th district. Clodfelter resigned in 1980. [3]
Personal life
Clodfelter married in 1971. [1]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Clodfelter | 3,356 | 37.29 | |
| Democratic | Gerald R. Brown | 2,379 | 26.44 | |
| Democratic | Jack D. Minore | 1,823 | 20.26 | |
| Democratic | Louise M. Davis | 754 | 8.38 | |
| Democratic | Lawrence B. Murphy Jr. | 364 | 4.04 | |
| Democratic | Diane Kemp Barnum | 323 | 3.59 | |
| Total votes | 8,999 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Clodfelter | 13,591 | 70.31 | |
| Republican | Robert W. Busha | 5,527 | 28.59 | |
| Human Rights | John Lord | 213 | 1.10 | |
| Total votes | 19,331 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Clodfelter | 7,628 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 7,628 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Clodfelter | 20,696 | 78.79 | |
| Republican | Val E. Rose | 5,388 | 20.51 | |
| Libertarian | Paul Joseph Harcz Jr. | 184 | 0.70 | |
| Total votes | 26,268 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Clodfelter | 6,262 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 6,262 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Clodfelter | 15,611 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 15,611 | 100 | ||
References
- ^ a b c "House Photos and Biographies, 1979-1980" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. p. 219. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "Legislator Details - Mark Clodfelter". Library of Michigan. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "Clinton-boyd to Clynick". Political Graveyard. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ a b Michigan Secretary of State (1975). Michigan manual. 1975/1976 – via HathiTrust.
- ^ a b Michigan Secretary of State (1977). Michigan manual. 1977/1978 – via HathiTrust.
- ^ a b Michigan Secretary of State (1979). Michigan manual. 1979/1980 – via HathiTrust.