Dave Clark launches bid for Congress at St. George economic summit

Published: Wednesday, Jan. 11 2012 4:59 p.m. MST

At right, former Speaker of the House, David Clark, swears in Speaker Rebecca Lockhart, Monday, Jan. 24, 2011. Former Utah House Speaker Dave Clark launched his campaign for the 2nd Congressional District seat Wednesday.

Ravell Call, Deseret News

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ST. GEORGE — Former Utah House Speaker Dave Clark launched his campaign for the 2nd Congressional District seat Wednesday.

Clark, a Republican, made the announcement at the Washington County Economic Summit. He said Congress has lost the faith of Utahns and the American people by becoming mired in debt, deficits and distrust.

First elected to the state House in 2000, Clark has served as both majority leader and speaker, as well as the chairman of the Health Reform Task Force. He was replaced as speaker in 2010 by Rep. Becky Lockhart, R-Provo, in a close vote.

During the recent redrawing of the state's congressional districts to reflect the 2010 census, Clark pushed for new 2nd District boundaries that would make it more likely for a southern Utahn to win the seat.

— Dennis Romboy, Twitter: dennisromboy

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