Ben earned his MBA at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Ben and his wife, Dion, have two children. 

Ben served in the US Air Force for 20 years, finishing as a Lieutenant Colonel. After, he taught high school science in Maryland and North Carolina before returning to Ft. Bragg to work for a military contractor. At Ft. Bragg, Ben trained soldiers on the use of some of military systems.

Ben was a State Senator from 2012 to 2022.

Said he "will fight for paid family leave, support for caregivers, Pre-K for working families, and increased pay for teachers and childcare workers."

Said he "will work to fund training and licensure programs to help rebuild our middle class", adding "No one should have to take on tens of thousands of dollars in student debt just to earn a degree or certificate that opens the door to a good job."

Promises to "foster a prosperous and thriving NC economy, build strong communities and deliver a better future for our children."

- Wants to support farmers.
- Said he "will fight for paid family leave, support for caregivers, Pre-K for working families, and increased pay for teachers and childcare workers."
- Said he "will work to fund training and licensure programs to help rebuild our middle class", adding "No one should have to take on tens of thousands of dollars in student debt just to earn a degree or certificate that opens the door to a good job."
- Promises to "foster a prosperous and thriving NC economy, build strong communities and deliver a better future for our children."

Economy

Said he "will fight for our environment, for clean drinking water, for lakes and oceans free from discarded trash, and for clean energy."

- Said he "will fight for our environment, for clean drinking water, for lakes and oceans free from discarded trash, and for clean energy."

Energy & the Environment

Said he "will fight to lower the cost and increase the access of healthcare for working families and seniors".

Wants to keep more rural hospitals open, saying "they provide quality healthcare – and good-paying jobs – in our rural communities."

- Supports a woman's right to choose.
- Said he "will fight to lower the cost and increase the access of healthcare for working families and seniors".
- Wants to keep more rural hospitals open, saying "they provide quality healthcare – and good-paying jobs – in our rural communities."

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

As of January 31, 2024, Ben Clark’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Said he "will fight to preserve local control of our schools.  Parents, teachers, and administrators in each community are the experts on what their schools need to be successful."

- Promises to "fully fund" public schools.
- Said he "will fight to preserve local control of our schools.  Parents, teachers, and administrators in each community are the experts on what their schools need to be successful."

Education

Said he "will fight to secure adequate funding for active duty service members and veterans and fully fund the VA."

- Said he "will fight to secure adequate funding for active duty service members and veterans and fully fund the VA."

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Ben Clark

- The Lieutenant Governor is the President of the North Carolina Senate, they preside over daily sessions. They can vote as a tiebreaker in the Senate if they are equally divided.
- The Lieutenant Governor serves as Vice-Chair to the North Carolina Capital Planning Commission, which compiles and maintains building records 
- The Lieutenant Governor serves on a number of important boards and commissions, including Domestic Violence Commission, Military Affairs Commission, Energy Policy Council, North Carolina Board of Education, North Carolina Capital Planning Commission, and the Board of Community Colleges.
- When the Governor cannot perform their duties, Lieutenant Governor-elect becomes Governor. Such instances may occur from the Governor's removal, resignation, or death.
- The Lieutenant Governor is elected for a four-year term, and can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. 