Charles E. Barkley
Encyclopedia
Charles E. "Charlie" Barkley (born 1950-10-16) is an American politician from Maryland
and a member of the Democratic Party
. He is currently serving in his third term in the Maryland House of Delegates
, representing Maryland's District 39 in Montgomery County
. He currently serves on the Appropriations Committee and formerly served as Chair of the Montgomery County Delegation.
Born in Elkins
, West Virginia
on October 16, 1950, Barkley graduated from Towson State University with a Bachelor of Sciences degree in education. He later earned a Master of Education degree in Administration from Western Maryland College
. Barkley was active in educational advocacy throughout his career, and is a former Vice President of the Montgomery County Education Association. He has remained active on education issues throughout his time in the Assembly.
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
and a member of the Democratic Party
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
. He is currently serving in his third term in the Maryland House of Delegates
Maryland House of Delegates
The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland, and is composed of 141 Delegates elected from 47 districts. The House chamber is located in the state capitol building on State Circle in Annapolis...
, representing Maryland's District 39 in Montgomery County
Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County is a county in the U.S. state of Maryland, situated just to the north of Washington, D.C., and southwest of the city of Baltimore. It is one of the most affluent counties in the United States, and has the highest percentage of residents over 25 years of age who hold post-graduate...
. He currently serves on the Appropriations Committee and formerly served as Chair of the Montgomery County Delegation.
Born in Elkins
Elkins, West Virginia
Elkins is a city in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. The community was incorporated in 1890 and named in honor of Stephen Benton Elkins , a U.S. Senator from West Virginia. The population was 7,032 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Randolph County...
, West Virginia
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east...
on October 16, 1950, Barkley graduated from Towson State University with a Bachelor of Sciences degree in education. He later earned a Master of Education degree in Administration from Western Maryland College
McDaniel College
McDaniel College is a private four-year liberal arts college in Westminster, Maryland, located 30 miles northwest of Baltimore. The college also has a satellite campus located in Budapest, Hungary. Until July 2002, it was known as Western Maryland College...
. Barkley was active in educational advocacy throughout his career, and is a former Vice President of the Montgomery County Education Association. He has remained active on education issues throughout his time in the Assembly.
Legislative Notes
- Voted in favor of in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)http://mlis.state.md.us/2007RS/votes/house/0690.htm
Election results
- 2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 39th District
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- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Perecent Outcome Nancy J. King Nancy J. KingNancy J. King is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. After serving five years in the Maryland House of Delegates, she was appointed to the Maryland State Senate in 2007. King represents Maryland's 39th district in Montgomery County. She serves on the Budget...
, Democratic18,651 23.5% Won Charles E. Barkley, Democratic 18,253 23.0% Won Saqib Ali Saqib AliSaqib Ali is a former State Delegate in the Maryland House of Delegates, having been elected in 2006 to represent the 39th District. Ali is an American of Pakistani descent.-Background:...
, Democratic16,455 20.7% Won David Nichols, Republican 9,278 11.7% Lost Gary Scott, Republican 8,363 10.4% Lost Bill Witham, Republican 8,244 10.4% Lost
- Voters to choose three:
- 1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 39
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- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Mathew Mossburg Mathew MossburgMatthew J. Mossburg is a business owner and former Republican legislator in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Education:Delegate Mossburg was educated at Puritan Christian School in Laytonsville, MD...
, Rep.13,119 17% Won Barrie S. Ciliberti, Rep. 12,897 16% Won W. Raymond Beck W. Raymond BeckW. Raymond Beck , was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 39.-Background:W. Raymond Beck was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1994. He served until 1999 and did not run for reelection. The two-Republican district was replaced by three Democrats: Charles E....
, Rep.12,311 16% Won Charles E. Barkley, Dem. 12,137 15% Lost Anise Key Brown, Dem. 10,987 14% Lost Anthony J. Santangelo, Dem. 10,939 14% Lost Patricia Cummings, Ind. 6,471 8% Lost
- Voters to choose three: