Charles E. Barkley | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 39th district | |
| In office January 13, 1999 – January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | W. Raymond Beck and Mathew Mossburg |
| Succeeded by | Lesley Lopez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 16, 1950 Elkins, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Germantown, Maryland |
| Education | Towson University (BS) Western Maryland College (MEd) |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Charles E. "Charlie" Barkley (born October 16, 1950) is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He served five terms in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 39 in Montgomery County. He served on the Economic Matters Committee and as Chair of the Montgomery County Delegation.
Born in Elkins, West Virginia on October 16, 1950, Barkley graduated from Towson State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. He later earned a Master of Education degree in Administration from Western Maryland College. Barkley was active in educational advocacy throughout his career, and is a former Vice President of the Montgomery County Education Association. He has remained active on education issues throughout his time in the Assembly.