Charles D. Walton
Charles Dee Walton (born 1948) is an American retired politician and higher education administrator. He was the first African American elected to the Rhode Island Senate, serving from 1983 through 2002 as a Democrat representing South Providence. Walton was also the first African-American Rhode Island Senate president pro tempore. He later served as an associate dean at the Community College of Rhode Island.
Charles D. Walton | |
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Member of the Rhode Island Senate | |
In office 1983–2002 | |
Succeeded by | Juan Pichardo |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Dee Watson July 13, 1948 Raleigh, North Carolina, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | |
Education | Shaw University (BA), University of Massachusetts Amherst (PhD) |
Occupation | Politician, academic administrator |
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