U.S. Representative for Massachusetts’s 5th District
Katherine M. Clark
Position · −0.48
- In office
- House 2013–now
12 years in CongressMore senior than 72% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 8%
- Government Operations and Politics 6%
- Bills on
- Education
- Families
- Age
- 63
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DJonathan Paz$89K
- DTarik Samman$44K
Bottom line
Where Clark has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
Bills on the move
None of Clark’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Clark’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Clark breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Clark voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 8% · 1 of 13 party 8%
- Government Operations and Politics 6% · 1 of 16 party 6%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 4% · 1 of 24 party 4%
Every issue Pro See all 4 issues where Clark has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Clark broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Clark is saying
All 14 statements and posts-
Whip Clark on CNN: Democrats Are Putting the American People Front and Center
Called for Republicans to regulate AI and criticized president for opposing data center guardrails.
“So, we have a total lack of addressing this very real concern of the American people by the president and the Republican Party.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Whip Clark: Democrats Will Put “People First in the People’s House”
Criticized Republican economic policies and promised Democrats will lower costs for working families.
“And corporate tax revenues have fallen by 25% — that’s $96 billion — while the American people are working at multiple jobs just trying to get by. That is a bargain that we are not going to stand for, and we are going to put the people first back in the People’s House come January.”
Government SpendingAI-read
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NPR: Tributes to Gloria Steinem are flooding in, from Hollywood to Capitol Hill
Journalist and activist Gloria Steinem dedicated her life to fighting for women’s rights, from reproductive freedom to workplace equality.
“She wasn’t going to be an astronaut, but my goodness, she made it possible for Sally Ride to be an astronaut.”
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Save the Alewife Brook: A Federal Partnership for a Cleaner, Safer Alewife.
Today was a milestone for Alewife Brook.
“Protecting our environment means protecting our neighbors. I’m grateful for the incredible advocates at Save the Alewife Brook for their continued work to eliminate sewage pollution, safeguard our local ecosystem, and build the cleaner future our kids deserve. I’m looking forward to partnering with them and with…”
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Whip Clark on GOP Head Start Attacks: “Democrats Are Going To Turn This Ship Around”
Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll alongside local educators, parents, and care advocates at ABCD Head Start Malden to denounce the Trump administration’s…
“And when we retake the House of Representatives this fall, Democrats are going to turn this ship around and start enacting an agenda that actually prioritizes our children and families who are working as hard as they can to meet the basic needs for their families and themselves.”
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In reaction to a proposal for a major overhaul to the federal Head Start program by the Trump administration, Gov. Maura Healey and three members of the Massachusetts federal delegation are calling on the president to reverse the newly…
“Today, we are returning Head Start to those roots. We are removing unnecessary bureaucracy, strengthening nutrition and physical health, trusting parents and local communities, and opening Head Start to hundreds of thousands more children. That’s how we renew the promise of Head Start for the next generation.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Clark voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 424 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Clark’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 3
- Action in committee 0
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
3 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 3 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
Sponsored 3 (House median 25) · cosponsored 31 (median 289), 14 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Education, Families.
- H.R. 5458 CCAMPIS Reauthorization ActEducation · Introduced Oct 6, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 3274 Child Care Infrastructure ActFamilies · Introduced May 8, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 3273 Child Care Workforce Development ActEducation · Introduced May 8, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 30% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 36% |
| Energy | 38 | 32% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 42% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 28 | 61% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% |
| Commerce | 27 | 78% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 88% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 64% |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 64% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Clark voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DHakeem S. JeffriesNY-8100%agreement
- DPete AguilarCA-3399%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Clark most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Clark’s campaign raised $4.5M: $1.1M (25%) from individuals and $1.8M (41%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.0M.
Through Aug 12, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Clark
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 368.
- National Association of Broadcasters Trade association PAC
- Aflac Corporate PAC
- Air Line Pilots Association Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Clark this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inClark’s own leadership PAC: Fair Shot PAC, Fight for a Democratic Majority PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Clark’s measures across every Congress on file.
Try ProRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MA-5Democrat2013–present
Seat
- State
- Massachusetts
- District
- 5
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 63
Committees and roles
No committee assignments on file.
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2836
2368 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Malden
- Website
- katherineclark.house.gov
- CongresswomanClark
- repkclark
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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