Charles F. Van de Water

Charles F. Van de Water (October 12, 1872 – November 20, 1920) was a Republican politician in California.^[1] Born in Hobart, New York, Van de Water won a seat in the United States House of Representatives from California's 9th congressional district in the 1920 election by defeating Prohibition Party incumbent Charles H. Randall.

Charles Van de Water
Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 9th district
Died before taking office
Preceded by	Charles Randall
Succeeded by	Walter F. Lineberger
Personal details
Born	(1872-10-12)October 12, 1872 Hobart, New York, U.S.
Died	November 20, 1920(1920-11-20) (aged 48) Walnut, California, U.S.
Political party	Republican

Van de Water died in a car crash^[2] before assuming office, and Republican Walter F. Lineberger later won a special election to fill the vacancy.

See also

• List of members-elect of the United States House of Representatives who never took their seats