Mark Clodfelter
Mark Clodfelter (born August 23, 1950) is a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Mark Clodfelter | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.