Introduction
Charles E. "Charlie" Barkley (born October 16, 1950) 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 Economic Matters 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 Science 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.
Career
Legislative Notes
- Voted in favor of in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)[1]
Election results
- 2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 39th District
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- Voters to choose three:
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Name Votes Percent Outcome Nancy J. King, Democratic 18,651 23.5% Won Charles E. Barkley, Democratic 18,253 23.0% Won Saqib Ali, Democratic 16,455 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
- 1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 39
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- Voters to choose three:
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Name Votes Percent Outcome Mathew Mossburg, Rep. 13,119 17% Won Barrie S. Ciliberti, Rep. 12,897 16% Won W. Raymond Beck, 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