Charlie Huggins

Charles R. Huggins (born January 27, 1947) is an American politician who was a Republican member of the Alaska Senate, representing District D. He was President of the Alaska Senate during the 28th Alaska Legislature, leading a caucus of 13 Republicans and 2 Democrats.

Charlie Huggins
President of the
Alaska State Senate
In office
January 15, 2013 – January 20, 2015
Preceded byGary Stevens
Succeeded byKevin Meyer
Member of the Alaska Senate
from the D district
H (2004–2013) E (2013–2015)
In office
September 24, 2004 – January 14, 2017
Preceded byScott Ogan
Succeeded byDavid S. Wilson
Personal details
Born (1947-01-27) January 27, 1947
High Springs, Florida
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Becky Huggins
ChildrenHallie
Chad
Cody
ResidenceMeadow Lakes, Alaska
Alma materFlorida State University
Webster University
CSG Western Legislative Academy
ProfessionUnited States Army

Huggins was appointed in 2004 to the Alaska Senate by Governor Frank Murkowski to represent District H. He represented District E following redistricting in 2012.

He filed as a candidate for governor in September 2017.[1] On January 18, 2018, Huggins announced he would drop out of the race for governor.[2]

References
  1. Dunleavy suspends campaign for Alaska governor as Huggins files to run, Alaska Dispatch News, Nathaniel Herz, September 12, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
  2. Brooks, James (January 19, 2018). "Former state senator Huggins quits governor race". Juneau Empire. Retrieved June 14, 2020.


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