Charles E. "Charlie" Barkley (born October 16, 1950) is an American politician from

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and a member of the

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. He served five terms in the

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, representing Maryland's District 39 in Montgomery County. He served on the Economic Matters Committee and as Chair of the Montgomery County Delegation. Born in Elkins,

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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 undocumented immigrants in 2007 (HB6)

Election results

*2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 39th District Retrieved on Dec. 11, 2006 ::Voters to choose three: : *1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 39 Retrieved on Nov. 7, 2007 ::Voters to choose three: :

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1950 births Living people Democratic Party members of the Maryland House of Delegates National Education Association people Towson University alumni People from Elkins, West Virginia People from Germantown, Maryland 21st-century American politicians {{Maryland-politician-stub