Ben Clark is an American politician who has served in the North Carolina Senate from the 21st district (representing constituents in Hoke and Cumberland counties) since 2013. He also serves as secretary of the Senate Democratic caucus. On September 20, 2021, Clark announced he wouldn't seek re-election in 2022. On November 22, 2021, Clark announced he would run for the congress in the newly-drawn NC-09 Congressional district.