Fred Clark
Democratic
About
Fred Clark is a retired forester and land manager and a former three-term member of the Wisconsin State Assembly (1985-1991). He later served as executive director of the environmental nonprofit Wisconsin's Green Fire. He is the Democratic nominee for the open 7th District seat.
Positions on the issues
Supports lowering costs for families (per Milwaukee Journal Sentinel questionnaire, August 3, 2026).
Supports affordable health care (per Milwaukee Journal Sentinel questionnaire, August 3, 2026).
Supports reproductive choice (per Milwaukee Journal Sentinel questionnaire, August 3, 2026).
Supports the rural economy, farms, and forests (per Milwaukee Journal Sentinel questionnaire, August 3, 2026; WBZH, November 24, 2025).
Supported forest-products innovation but preferred an earned tax-credit structure over a large grant (per Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 3, 2026).
Experience
- Wisconsin State Assembly (1985-1991)
- Forester and land manager (retired)
- Executive director, Wisconsin's Green Fire
Campaign funding
FEC, as of March 31, 2026: raised $275,258; cash on hand $157,215 (reported in the 2026 Wisconsin House elections overview).
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