Charles Bishop
Charles Bishop is a former Republican member of the Alabama State Senate, representing the District 5 from 2006 to 2010. He previously served in the chamber from 1983-1990.
Committee assignments
Bishop formerly served on the following committees:
- Business and Labor Committee, Alabama Senate
- Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities Committee, Alabama Senate
- Confirmations Committee, Alabama Senate
- Local Legislation No. 2 Committee, Alabama Senate
- Rules Committee, Alabama Senate
- Tourism and Marketing Committee, Alabama Senate
Elections
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Bishop was eligible for re-election but did not run in 2010. He instead ran for District 14 of the Alabama House of Representatives. He was defeated in the June 1 primary by Richard Baughn.
2006
On November 7, 2006, Bishop won election to the 5th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Larry B. Cagle (D).[1]
Bishop raised $233,074 for his campaign, while Cagle raised $161,771.[2]
| Alabama State Senate, District 5 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Charles Bishop (R)
|
20,322 | |||
| Larry B. Cagle (D) | 16,088 | |||
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Personal
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Bishop resides with his wife Cynthia in Jasper, Alabama.
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See also
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama State Senate
- Alabama Senate Committees
- Alabama state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Alabama State Senate District 5 1983–1990 |
Succeeded by ' |
| Preceded by Curt Lee |
Alabama State Senate District 5 2006–2010 |
Succeeded by Greg Reed |
