Overview
- Clark announced his candidacy Monday in a social media message centered on faith, community and economic responsibility.
- He recently resigned from the Macon-Bibb County Commission after serving since 2021 and also leads the Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative.
- He joins state Sen. Josh McLaurin in a May 19 Democratic primary to succeed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.
- Several state House Democrats endorsed Clark, while five Republicans are running, including Steve Gooch, Greg Dolezal, Blake Tillery, John F. Kennedy and David Clark.
- Clark cites Macon tax relief, public safety and infrastructure as results and says he will prioritize affordability, schools, housing, child care, health care and higher education while criticizing policies tied to Donald Trump.