Reader Wright Clarke (May 18, 1812 – May 23, 1872) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio for two terms from 1865 to 1869.

He was admitted to the bar in 1836 and commenced practice in Batavia, Ohio.

Clarke published a Whig paper in Shawneetown, Illinois before returning to Batavia, Ohio.

He also served as member of the State House of Representatives 1840–1842 along with being a Presidential elector in 1844 for Whigs Clay/Frelinghuysen.

This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress