Charles F. Ashley

Charles F. Ashley (November 9, 1936 – March 4, 2011)^[1] was an American politician who served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1982 to 1983.^[2]

Charles F. Ashley
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 1st district
In office November 3, 1982 – November 9, 1983
Preceded by	John E. Higginbotham
Succeeded by	Nelson R. Starkey Jr.
Personal details
Born	November 9, 1936 Alabama, US
Died	March 4, 2011(2011-03-04) (aged 74)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Louise Canerday Ashley (1938-?)
Children	3

Life

Ashley was born on November 9, 1936, in Alabama to Charles Ashley Jr. and Mamie Ludell Stevenson. His father died when Charles was around 20 years old. At some point, he married Louise Canerday Ashley and had 3 children. He died on March 4, 2011, at the age of 74.^[3]

Politics

1982 Election

Ashley was one of 3 candidates running in the Democratic primary. He won with 54% of the vote.^[4] It was only him and an Independent running for this seat because no Republican candidates have even ran since the 1966 election. He won the General Election with 76% of the votes.^[5]