Jasmine Clark | |
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| Member of theGeorgia House of Representatives from the108th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Clay Cox |
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| Born | (1982-12-26)December 26, 1982 (age 42) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Tennessee, Knoxville (BS) Emory University (MS,PhD) |
Jasmine Michelle Clark (born December 26, 1982) is anAmerican scientist and politician. Clark has a PhD inmicrobiology fromEmory University.[1] She is a member of theGeorgia House of Representatives from the 108th District, serving since January 14, 2019. Clark serves as a Co-Chair for the Georgia chapter of Future Caucus alongsideSteven Sainz.[2][3]
In May 2020, Clark received media attention after accusing public health officials in Georgia of "malfeasance" in how they reportedCOVID-19 statistics from the state. Republican GovernorBrian Kemp's office denied there was any attempt to deceive the public.[4]
As well as representing the people of Georgia's House District 108 in the Georgia State House of Representatives, Clark is a senior lecturer at theNell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. As part of her science communication, she organized the 2019 March for Science in Atlanta, Georgia.[5]
Clark won the Future Caucus Rising Star Award in 2023, given to state legislators who "exemplify its mission to transcend political polarization through Gen Z and millennial public service."[6]
In June 2025, Clark announced her candidacy for Congress, vying to unseat Democratic representativeDavid Scott ofGeorgia's 13th congressional district.[7]
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