Davis, Charles R. "Chuck, Charlie, C.R."
Senate 1981-92 (District 18)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Benton, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
7/12/1945
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
12/23/2004
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Methodist
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Chuck, Charlie, C.R.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Princeton
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/Vocational Agriculture Instructor, Princeton High School
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota; B.S.; Agriculture Education, 1968
University of Minnesota; M.Ed.; Education, 1972
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Colleen Davis Maloney (first wife); Divorced (after he left office); Mary Ann (second wife)
Children:
Three children: Rayford, Marshall, and Lance (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: agriculture, natural resources, education, energy, housing.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
He died from complications related to a car accident. His funeral was held on January 17, 2005 at Princeton United Methodist Church in Princeton, Minnesota. His body was cremated.
Religion provided by his obituary.
Body:
Senate
District:
18
Elected:
11/6/1990
Residence:
Princeton
Term of Office:
1/8/1991 to 1/4/1993
Counties Represented:
Benton, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne
Occupation:
Farmer/Vocational Agriculture Instructor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture and Rural Development (Chair)
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Agriculture and Rural Development: Agriculture Resources
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Agriculture and Rural Development: Joint Agriculture and Rural Development/Environment and Natural Resources Ad Hoc (Chair)
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Agriculture and Rural Development: Rural Development
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Economic Development and Housing
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Finance
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Finance: Agriculture/Transportation/Regulation Division
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Finance: Environment and Natural Resources Division
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Local Government
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Rules and Administration
Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election
Body:
Senate
District:
18
Elected:
11/4/1986
Residence:
Princeton
Term of Office:
1/6/1987 to 1/7/1991
Counties Represented:
Benton, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne
Occupation:
Farmer/Vocational Agriculture Instructor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture and Rural Development (Chair)
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Agriculture and Rural Development: Agricultural Credit
- Ex Officio Member
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Agriculture and Rural Development: Agriculture Resources
- Ex Officio Member
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Agriculture and Rural Development: Rural Development
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Public Lands and Waters
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General Legislation and Public Gaming
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Rules and Administration
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Income Tax Division
Body:
Senate
District:
18
Elected:
11/4/1986
Residence:
Princeton
Term of Office:
1/6/1987 to 1/7/1991
Counties Represented:
Benton, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne
Occupation:
Farmer/Vocational Agriculture Instructor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture (Chair)
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Agriculture: Agriculture Credit
- Ex Officio Member
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Agriculture: Agriculture Products/Processing
- Ex Officio Member
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Agriculture: Agriculture Resources
- Ex Officio Member
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Public Lands and Waters
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General Legislation and Public Gaming
-
Rules and Administration
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
-
Taxes and Tax Laws: Income Tax
Body:
Senate
District:
18
Elected:
11/2/1982
Residence:
Princeton
Term of Office:
1/4/1983 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Benton, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne
Occupation:
Farmer/Vocational Agriculture Instructor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Agriculture and Natural Resources: Agriculture
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Agriculture and Natural Resources: Environmental Protection (Chair)
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Education
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Education: Joint Senate/House Subcommittee on Libraries (Chair)
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Education: Post-Secondary and Higher Education
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Local and Urban Government
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Local and Urban Government: Land Use, Planning and Zoning (Chair)
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Local and Urban Government: Local Government
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Economic Development
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Taxes and Local Government Aids
Body:
Senate
District:
18
Elected:
11/2/1982
Residence:
Princeton
Term of Office:
1/4/1983 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Benton, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne
Occupation:
Farmer/Vocational Agriculture Instructor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Natural Resources
-
Agriculture and Natural Resources: Agriculture
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Agriculture and Natural Resources: Environmental Protection (Chair)
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Education
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Education: Joint House/Senate Subcommittee on Libraries
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Education: Post-Secondary and Higher Education
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Local and Urban Government
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Local and Urban Government: Local Government
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Economic Development
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Property Taxes and Local Government Aids
Body:
Senate
District:
18
Elected:
11/4/1980
Residence:
Princeton
Term of Office:
1/6/1981 to 1/3/1983
Counties Represented:
Benton, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Sherburne, Wright
Occupation:
Farmer/Vocational Agriculture Instructor, Princeton High School
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Agriculture and Natural Resources: Agriculture
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Agriculture and Natural Resources: Environmental Protection
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Education
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Education: Educational Organization and Special Programs
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Local Government and Urban Affairs
Articles & Books About
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.
Photographs
Rep. Kalis, Rep. Boerboom, Senator Stumpf, Senator Langseth, Representative K.J. McDonald, Senator Berg, Senator Davis, Rep. Schoenfeld, and Senator DeCramer shake hands following the signing of an omnibus agriculture bill, St. Paul, Minnesota.
1985.
Photo credit:
This image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer
with the generous help of the Minnesota
Digital Library.
The Minnesota Legislative Reference Library has collected newspaper articles on legislators since 1973. They are available in the Library.