Charles S. Dean Sr. | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office November 20, 2012 – November 8, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen R. Wise |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office October 3, 2007 – November 20, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Argenziano |
| Succeeded by | Bill Montford |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
| In office November 19, 2002 – June 26, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Argenziano |
| Succeeded by | Ron Schultz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 31, 1939 Jacksonville, Florida |
| Political party | Republican (2002-present) Democratic (before 2002) |
| Spouse | Judy Baxter |
| Alma mater | Central Florida Community College (A.A.) Florida State University (B.S.) Rollins College (M.S.) |
| Profession | Sheriff |
Charles S. Dean Sr. (born May 31, 1939) is a Republican politician who served as a member of the Florida Senate, representing the 5th District, which includes Baker, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Levy, western Marion, Suwannee, and Union Counties in North Florida, from 2012 to 2016, previously representing the 3rd District from 2007 to 2012. Before winning election to the Senate, Dean served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 43rd District from 2002 to 2007.