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Charles Dean
Charles S. "Charlie" Dean, Sr. (b. May 31, 1939) is a former Republican member of the Florida State Senate, representing District 5 from 2008 to 2016. Dean served as the Senate Majority Whip.
Dean did not seek re-election to the Florida State Senate in 2016 because of term-limits.
Dean served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2002 to 2007.
Biography
Dean earned his A.A. from Central Florida Community College in 1962, his B.S. in Criminology/Police Administration from Florida State University in 1963 and his M.S. in Criminal Justice from Rollins College in 1976. He attended the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Sheriffs' Institute in 1983. His professional experience includes interning for the City of Tampa Police and working as Investigator for Florida Installment Land Sales, Juvenile Counselor for the Citrus County Juvenile Court, Director of General Services for the Citrus County School Board, Citrus County Sheriff, and as a consultant and cattleman. Dean served in the United States Marine Corps from 1959 to 1964.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Dean served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture, Vice chair |
| • Children, Families, and Elder Affairs |
| • Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities |
| • Community Affairs |
| • Environmental Preservation and Conservation, Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dean served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Environmental Preservation and Conservation |
| • Children, Families, and Elder Affairs |
| • Criminal Justice |
| • Gaming |
| • Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dean served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Environmental Preservation and Conservation, Chair |
| • Criminal Justice, Vice chair |
| • Governmental Oversight and Accountability |
| • Reapportionment |
| • Regulated Industries |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dean served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Criminal Justice |
| • General Government Appropriations |
| • Governmental Oversight and Accountability |
| • Reapportionment |
| • Regulated Industries |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Dean won re-election in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 3. Dean ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
2008
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Dean won election to the 3rd District Seat in the Florida State Senate, defeating Susan Franks (D). Dean raised $491,892 for his campaign, while Franks raised $69,847.[3]
| Florida State Senate, District 3 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Charles Dean (R)
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134,029 | 58.0% | ||
| Suzan L R Franks (D) | 96,875 | 42.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2016
In 2016, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 1.
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2014
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In 2014, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 5.
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2013
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In 2013, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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Personal
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Dean and his wife, Judy Baxter, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Florida State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Project Vote Smart Charles Dean biography page
- Project Vote Smart Charles Dean policy page
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Stephen Wise (R) |
Florida Senate District 5 2012–2016 |
Succeeded by Rob Bradley (R) |
| Preceded by Nancy Argenziano (R) |
Florida Senate District 3 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Bill Montford (D) |
