J. Murray Clark

For the Canadian politician, see Murray Clark.

J. Murray Clark (born November 3, 1957) is an attorney and former Republican politician from Indiana. He served in the Indiana Senate from 1994 to 2005. He represented the 29th district which consisted portions of Hamilton County and Marion County.^[3] Conservative political advocacy group Advance America gave him an 89% rating.^{[citation needed]} He also served as Chairman of the Indiana Republican Party from 2006 to 2010. He was the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor in 2000. He ran alongside David McIntosh. He is a Roman Catholic.^[4]

J. Murray Clark
Chairman of the Indiana Republican Party
In office 2006–2010
Preceded by	Jim Kittle
Succeeded by	Eric Holcomb
Member of the Indiana Senate from the 29th district
In office November 9, 1994 – November 14, 2005
Preceded by	William Lyman Soards[1]
Succeeded by	Mike Delph
Personal details
Born	(1957-11-03) November 3, 1957 (age 67) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Janet[2]
Children	4
Residence	Indianapolis, Indiana
Alma mater	Kenyon College (BA) Indiana University, Indianapolis (JD)