Charles Ford (Oklahoma politician)

Charles Ford (August 2, 1931 – September 1, 2021) was an American politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1966 to 1982 and the Oklahoma Senate from 1982 to 2005.

Charles Ford
Minority Leader of the Oklahoma Senate
In office 1991–1992
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
In office 1982–2005
Preceded by	District established
Succeeded by	Mike Mazzei
Constituency	51st (1982-2003) 25th (2003-2005)
Minority Leader of the Oklahoma House
In office 1970–1977
Preceded by	James W. Connor
Succeeded by	Kent F. Frates
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 80th district
In office 1966–1982
Preceded by	Peyton Breckridge
Succeeded by	Joe Gordon
Personal details
Born	August 2, 1931 Tulsa, Oklahoma
Died	September 1, 2021(2021-09-01) (aged 90)
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Patricia
Children	4
Relatives	Ross Ford (Nephew)
Residence	Tulsa, Oklahoma

Ford holds the record as the longest serving Republican member of the Oklahoma Legislature.^[1] He was the second longest serving member of the Oklahoma Legislature behind Democratic State Senator Gene Stipe.^[2]

Ford also served in leadership roles during his tenure such as House minority whip from 1969 to 1970, House minority floor leader from 1971 to 1972, House assistant minority floor leader from 1979 to 1981, and minority leader in the Senate from 1991 to 1992.^[3]