Fred Clem Jr.
General-election interview · recorded Fri, Oct 9, 2026
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Fred Clem Jr.
On the November 3, 2026 ballot for Magistrate, District 4. See the full race page.
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Clem is running for re-election as District 4 magistrate and considers serving a responsibility, not a title. Clem said the background includes 15 months of military service in Vietnam and 48 years in the insurance world. Asked for the first concrete thing in office, Clem said the answer would probably be, based on experience on the court, closely examining the possibility of streamlining certain departments. Clem chairs the finance committee and will continue going line by line through the budget. Clem was the driving force behind resurfacing and striping Bewley Hollow Road.
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