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Trevor Clarke
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Clarke in 2021
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| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for South Antrim |
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| Assumed office 28 June 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Paul Girvan |
| In office 7 March 2007 – 2 March 2017 |
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| Preceded by | multiple members |
| Succeeded by | multiple members |
| Member of Antrim Borough Council |
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| In office 5 May 2005 – 22 May 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Wilson Clyde |
| Succeeded by | Council abolished |
| Constituency | Antrim North West |
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| Born | 28 July 1967 Antrim, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Democratic Unionist Party |
Trevor Clarke was born on July 28, 1967. He is a politician from Northern Ireland. He is a member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
He serves as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). This means he helps make laws for Northern Ireland. He represents the area called South Antrim.
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Trevor Clarke's Political Journey
Trevor Clarke first became an MLA in 2007. He was elected for the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). He represented the South Antrim area.
Becoming an MLA
In 2017, he did not win his seat in the election. But he returned to the Assembly later that year. This happened when another DUP member, Paul Girvan, was elected to a different role.
When a seat becomes empty, a party can choose someone new. This is called being "co-opted." So, Trevor Clarke was chosen to fill the empty seat. He has been an MLA for South Antrim since June 2017.
His Role in the DUP
Trevor Clarke is also the DUP's spokesperson for policing. This means he talks about police matters for his party. He helps make sure the police service works well.
About Trevor Clarke's Family
Trevor Clarke is married. His wife, Linda, is also involved in politics. She is a councillor for the DUP. This means she helps make decisions for a local council.
Find Out More
- Profile on the DUP website.
