Charlie Huggins
Charlie Huggins | |
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 Huggins presiding over the Alaska Senate | |
| President of the Alaska State Senate | |
| In office January 15, 2013 – January 20, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Stevens |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Meyer |
| Member of the Alaska Senate from the D district H (2004–2013) E (2013–2015) | |
| In office September 24, 2004 – January 14, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Ogan |
| Succeeded by | David S. Wilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27, 1947 High Springs, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Becky Huggins |
| Children | Hallie Chad Cody |
| Residence | Meadow Lakes, Alaska |
| Alma mater | Florida State University Webster University CSG Western Legislative Academy |
| Profession | United States Army |
Charles R. Huggins (born January 27, 1947) is an American politician who was a Republican member of the Alaska Senate, representing District D. He was President of the Alaska Senate during the 28th Alaska Legislature, leading a caucus of 13 Republicans and 2 Democrats.
Huggins was appointed in 2004 to the Alaska Senate by Governor Frank Murkowski to represent District H. He represented District E following redistricting in 2012.
He filed as a candidate for governor in September 2017.[1] On January 18, 2018, Huggins announced he would drop out of the race for governor.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Dunleavy suspends campaign for Alaska governor as Huggins files to run, Alaska Dispatch News, Nathaniel Herz, September 12, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ Brooks, James (January 19, 2018). "Former state senator Huggins quits governor race". Juneau Empire. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
External links
[edit]- Alaska State Legislature - Senator Charlie Huggins official government website
- Alaska Senate Majority - Senator Charlie Huggins official caucus website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Charlie Huggins (AK) profile
- Follow the Money - Charlie Huggins
- 2006 Senate campaign contributions
- Charlie Huggins at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature
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