Charles "Bubba" Chaney
Charles R. Chaney, known as Bubba Chaney (born September 23, 1946), is a former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 19, which includes his home city of Rayville in Richland Parish in northeastern Louisiana.
Charles R. "Bubba" Chaney | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State Representative from District 19 (all or parts of East Carroll, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, and West Carroll parishes in northeastern Louisiana) | |
| In office 2008–2020 | |
| Preceded by | Francis C. Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Francis C. Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 23, 1946 |
| Political party | Democratic (until 2011) Republican (2011-present) |
| Spouse | Sharon Crawford Chaney |
| Residence(s) | Rayville, Richland Parish Louisiana, USA |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
A graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Chaney is the owner and manager of Albert's Men's Wear in Rayville. He is married to the former Sharon Crawford.
On February 7, 2011, Chaney made headlines by vaulting from the Democrats to the Republicans. His switch was notable because it gave the GOP its first majority in the Louisiana House of Representatives since Reconstruction. In the nonpartisan blanket primary held on October 22, 2011, Chaney was unopposed for his second term in the House.
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