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Charlie Ringo
Member of the Oregon Senate
from the 17th district
In office
January 13, 2003 – January 8, 2007
Preceded byPeter Courtney
Succeeded byBrad Avakian
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 6th district
In office
January 8, 2001 – January 13, 2003
Preceded byKen Strobeck
Succeeded byBrad Avakian
Personal details
Born
Charles Arch Ringo[1]

(1958-06-14) June 14, 1958 (age 66)
Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceBend, Oregon
EducationUnited States Air Force Academy
Boston University
Lewis & Clark Law School

Charles Arch Ringo (born June 14, 1958) is an American lawyer and politician from the state of Oregon. He served in both houses of the Oregon Legislative Assembly between 2001 and 2007.

Biography

Ringo was born and raised in Corvallis, Oregon. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in international affairs and economics[1] from the United States Air Force Academy in 1980 and served in the Air Force from 1980 until 1985. In 1985, Ringo graduated with a Master of Business Administration from Boston University, and with a Juris Doctor from Lewis & Clark Law School in 1989.[2]

Ringo was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 2000, defeating Republican John Scruggs and Libertarian Kevin C. Schaumleffle with 51% of the vote.[3] He was elected to the Oregon Senate in 2002, defeating Republican Bill Witt with 55% of the vote.[4] Ringo declined to run for reelection in 2006.[5]

Personal life

Ringo and his wife, Julie, have two children: Reese and Joseph. He is a member of the Episcopal Church.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Polaris (PDF). Vol. 22. Colorado Springs, Colorado: United States Air Force Academy. 1980. p. 344. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Charlie Ringo's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
  3. ^ "OR State House 06 2000". Our Campaigns. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
  4. ^ "OR State Senate 17 2002". Our Campaigns. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
  5. ^ "Breaking News: Charlie Ringo is Out". BlueOregon. January 18, 2006. Retrieved March 25, 2017.