Mark B. McCracken
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| Mark B. McCracken | |
 Mark B. McCracken for Congress |
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| Incumbent | John E. Peterson |
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| Born | November 27, 1963 Clearfield, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kelly McCracken |
| Children | Amanda McCracken |
| Residence | Clearfield, Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Clearfield County Commissioner |
| Website | http://www.mccrackenforcongress.com |
Mark B. McCracken is a Democrat from the state of Pennsylvania, who is running in the primary for the U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district (map).[1]
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[edit] Background and Education
Mark B. McCracken, age 44, is a lifelong resident of Clearfield County, growing up in the village of Woodland approximately 6 miles east of Clearfield. His grandfather worked in the coal mines in Bradford Township and his father, a veteran of World War II, worked for many years as a truck driver where he was a member of the Teamsters union. Mark graduated from Clearfield Area High School and the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center in 1981 and continued his education in information technology at the ICM School of Business in Pittsburgh.
[edit] Family
Mark’s immediate family includes his father Blair, older brothers Randy and his wife Ann, Tim and his wife Marsha along with 4 nephews, 4 nieces and 9 great nephews and nieces.
[edit] Political career
In 1993, Mark was elected to the first of three terms on the Clearfield Area School District Board of Directors. Mark was a candidate for school director in 1993, 1997, and 2001.
Mark finished first in a 4-candidate Democratic primary race for county commissioner and received the most votes in the November 2003 general election.
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[edit] References
- ^ "One more jumps in 5th district race.", Centre Daily Times.
