Charles W. Albertson
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Charles W. "Charlie" Albertson (born January 4, 1932) is a Democratic
member of the North Carolina Senate
, representing the 10th district since 2005. His district includes constituents in Duplin
, Harnett
and Sampson
counties. Albertson is currently Democratic Caucus Secretary. He previously served in the North Carolina House of Representatives
from 1988 through 1992.
Albertson chose not to run for another term in 2010.
Albertson was born in Beulaville, North Carolina
and graduated from Beulaville High School in 1950. He served in the United States Air Force
from 1951 to 1952 and married Grace Scholar on February 15, 1953; they have two children. Albertson works as a farmer and musician.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the North Carolina Senate
North Carolina Senate
The North Carolina Senate is one of the two houses of the North Carolina General Assembly.Its prerogatives and powers are similar to those of the other house, the House of Representatives. Its members do, however, represent districts that are larger than those of their colleagues in the House. The...
, representing the 10th district since 2005. His district includes constituents in Duplin
Duplin County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 49,063 people, 18,267 households, and 13,060 families residing in the county. The population density was 60 people per square mile . There were 20,520 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile...
, Harnett
Harnett County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 91,025 people, 33,800 households, and 24,099 families residing in the county. The population density was 153 people per square mile . There were 38,605 housing units at an average density of 65 per square mile...
and Sampson
Sampson County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 63,431 people, 22,624 households, and 16,214 families residing in the county. The population density was 67.1 people per square mile . There were 26,476 housing units at an average density of 27 per square mile...
counties. Albertson is currently Democratic Caucus Secretary. He previously served in the North Carolina House of Representatives
North Carolina House of Representatives
The North Carolina House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the North Carolina General Assembly. The House is a 120-member body led by a Speaker of the House, who holds powers similar to those of the President pro-tem in the state senate....
from 1988 through 1992.
Albertson chose not to run for another term in 2010.
Albertson was born in Beulaville, North Carolina
Beulaville, North Carolina
Beulaville is a town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,067 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Beulaville is located at ....
and graduated from Beulaville High School in 1950. He served in the United States Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
from 1951 to 1952 and married Grace Scholar on February 15, 1953; they have two children. Albertson works as a farmer and musician.
External links
- North Carolina General Assembly - Senator Charles W. Albertson official NC Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Charles W. 'Charlie' Albertson (NC) profile
- Follow the Money - Charles W. (Charlie) Albertson