Charles Townsend

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Charles Townsend
Wyoming State Senate District 1
Incumbent
Assumed office January 2005
Current term ends 2013
Political party	Republican
Profession	CEO-Director/President
Website	Senate website

Charles Townsend (b. August 29, 1943) is a Republican member of the Wyoming Senate. He was elected to the senate in 2004 and re-elected in 2008. He represents the 1st district.

Education

Townsend earned his BS in Business from Black Hills State University in 1965.

Professional experience

Townsend has worked as both a rancher and a crude oil producer.

Political experience

Townsend's political experience consists of his service to the Wyoming State Senate. He has represented the 1st district since 2005.

Committee membership

• Appropriations Committee, Wyoming Senate

Personal life

Charles and his wife Patricia have three children.

External links

• Biography from the Wyoming Legislature
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004

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