Charles Sharpe (politician)

Charles Ray Sharpe (born September 6, 1938) is a former American politician in the state of South Carolina. He served in the South Carolina House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party from 1985 to 2002, representing Aiken County. He resides in Wagener. He was a magazine publisher.[1] Sharpe also served as South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner from 2002 to 2004. He resigned in 2004 after being indicted on charges of extortion, money laundering and lying to federal investigators, stemming from an illegal cockfighting ring. He served two years in prison.[2][3]

Charles Sharpe
11th South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture
In office
January 12, 2002  July 29, 2004
Preceded byD. Leslie Tindal
Succeeded byHugh Weathers
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 86th district
In office
1985–2002
Personal details
Born (1938-09-06) September 6, 1938
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLinda Karen Garvin
Childrenfour
ResidenceWagener, South Carolina
Occupationpublisher

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