Charles Lewis I

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Charles Lewis I
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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Greenville High School

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Years of service

1972 - 1991

Personal
Birthplace
Greenville, Texas
Religion
Christian
Profession
Military
Contact

Charles Lewis I (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 39. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Lewis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Charles Lewis I was born in Greenville, Texas. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1972 to 1991. He graduated from Greenville High School. His career experience includes working in the military and with SCSEP. He has been affiliated with VFW.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Florida State Senate District 39

Incumbent Bryan Avila defeated Charles Lewis I in the general election for Florida State Senate District 39 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Bryan Avila
Bryan Avila (R)
 
69.8
 
133,270
Image of Charles Lewis I
Charles Lewis I (D) Candidate Connection
 
30.2
 
57,635

Total votes: 190,905
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Charles Lewis I advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 39.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Bryan Avila advanced from the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 39.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Lewis in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Charles Lewis I completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lewis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Born and raised in Texas and attended High School in Greenville, Texas. Entered the military in 1972 serving with pride and dedication to my GOD and my country. I have a AA degree in Business and Marketing and also Mortuary Science. I retired from the Marine Corps with a Honorable Discharge. I was a single father while on active duty in the Marines while stationed in Hawaii. I am the father of five (5) children, fourteen (14) grandkids and four (4) greatgrands.
  • I am advocating for Women Rights. Every woman should have the right to make their own decision concerning their bodies. No man nor government entity should push their beliefs upon them. Those options should be between her husband, herself and their doctor.
  • Immigration: The United States was founded on immigrants and those seeking a better life and freedom of oppression.
  • Veterans Rights. That hose of our military who have fought for all of our freedoms should be treated with honor and respect and given compensation for their sacrifice. Not having our benefits cut as this Congress has done.
I am most concerned about affordable housing and the high cost of insurance for vehicles and our homes.
My father. I would follow the example of my father and two uncles who served in the mi;litary. One uncle Eugene C Huff an Army Major and another uncle James Morgan Reed a MGySgt in the Marines. These three men instilled dedication, devotion and attention to duty and service. My father used a phrase (It shall me done) that I still use until this day, and I have told to my sons.
Doing the will of the people. Staying steadfast in making decisions concerning the citizens of the state of Florida
Military training, good work ethics and the ability to work with others.
To always be upfront, diligently working for the people, doing the will of the people.
That he stood for the equality of everyone.
Working at a hat factory each summer. Did that for 2 years.
Westers by Donald Clayton Potter
The ability to work together and compromise if needed to get the business of the State done.
Immigration, abortion rights, education and the rights of women of this state.
Yes it is beneficial but not necessary for one to serve his State and its people.
Yes. Getting to know your other legislators is important so that you both can best serve the people of Florida.
To restore the rights of women to have their own self atonomy.
That our citizens should always know that the government is ready to show what has been accomplished on their behalf.

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Campaign finance summary


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Charles Lewis I campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Florida State Senate District 39Lost general$2,521 $100
Grand total$2,521 $100
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 31, 2024


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