Charles Dewayne Freeman (born September 1, 1955) is an American politician. Rising to president pro tempore of the Alabama Senate, he ran for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama in 1998 but lost fellow senator Steve Windom.[1][2] He was appointed by Don Siegelman as Director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs but resigned in 2000 after being arrested for domestic violence.[3]
Dewayne Freeman | |
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President pro tempore of the Alabama Senate | |
In office February 6, 1997 – November 4, 1998 | |
Preceded by | Michael Figures |
Succeeded by | Lowell Barron |
Member of the Alabama Senate from the 7th district | |
In office November 9, 1994 – November 4, 1998 | |
Preceded by | Bill Smith |
Succeeded by | Jeff Enfinger |
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
In office November 5, 1986 – November 9, 1994 | |
Preceded by | Bob Albright |
Succeeded by | Randy Hinshaw |
Constituency | 21st district |
In office November 3, 1982 – November 9, 1983 | |
Preceded by | Richard Gregg |
Succeeded by | George Grayson |
Constituency | 19th district |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Dewayne Freeman September 1, 1955 Henagar, Alabama, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Cheryl Perdue
(m. 1994; div. 2001) |
References
edit- ^ "Alabama: GOP Growth Reflected in Primary Turnout". The Washington Post. June 5, 1998. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
- ^ "Windom, Freeman seek state's second highest office". Selma Times-Journal. October 18, 1998. pp. A3, A5. Retrieved February 27, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Cason, Mike (May 27, 2000). "Freeman denies kicking daughter". Montgomery Advertiser. pp. 1A–2A. Retrieved February 27, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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