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U.S. Representative, 9th Congressional District
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Yvette D. Clarke

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 9th Congressional District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
U.S. Representative
Campaign website
voteyvette.com

U.S. Representative for Brooklyn, first elected in 2006. Her mother, Dr. Una S. T. Clarke, was a New York City Council member; she lives in her childhood home in Flatbush.

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Photo: Official portrait — U.S. House of Representatives

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports abolishing ICE; co-sponsored ICE body camera bill.

    Issues — Vote Yvette

    Campaign website · Clarke for Congress · voteyvette.com

    “she is a proponent for the abolishment of ICE and co-sponsored H.R.1013, the ICE and CBP Body Camera Accountability Act”
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  • Introduced the ASPIRE Act for TPS-eligible immigrants.

    Issues — Vote Yvette

    Campaign website · Clarke for Congress · voteyvette.com

    “she introduced the ASPIRE Act (H.R.4384), a bipartisan solution that would provide relief to all temporary protected status eligible individuals”
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Education

  • Supports free college and student loan relief.

    About Yvette — Vote Yvette

    Campaign website · Clarke for Congress · voteyvette.com

    “I support a student loan bailout program and free college for all.”
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Housing

  • Introduced bill to cut rent in subsidized housing.

    Issues — Vote Yvette

    Campaign website · Clarke for Congress · voteyvette.com

    “she introduced the Affordable Housing and Area Median Income Fairness Act to cut rent in subsidized areas”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports the Green New Deal.

    Issues — Vote Yvette

    Campaign website · Clarke for Congress · voteyvette.com

    “Congresswoman Clarke is a strong supporter of the Green New Deal”
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Health & human services

  • Supports Medicare for All.

    About Yvette — Vote Yvette

    Campaign website · Clarke for Congress · voteyvette.com

    “I am a vocal supporter of Medicare for All as the best path to achieving the overarching goal of universal coverage.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Yvette D. Clarke on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.

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