Charlie Smith Dannelly

Charlie Smith Dannelly was a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's thirty-eighth Senate district since 1995. His district includes constituents in Mecklenburg County. A retired educator from Charlotte, North Carolina, Dannelly served several years as Deputy President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

Charlie Smith Dannelly
Member of the North Carolina Senate
In office
January 1, 1995 – January 1, 2013
Preceded byJames Franklin Richardson
Succeeded byJoel Ford
Constituency33rd District (1995-2003)
38th District (2003-2013)
Personal details
Born (1924-08-13) August 13, 1924
Bishopville, South Carolina[1]
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Rose
ResidenceCharlotte, North Carolina
Alma materJohnson C. Smith University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Professioneducator (retired)

In 2012, Dannelly, then the longest-serving lawmaker representing Mecklenburg County, filed to run for another term but due to his wife's deteriorating health, he dropped out and endorsed another candidate in the Democratic primary, Joel Ford.[2]

Biography

Before entering politics in 1977, Dannelly was a teacher and principal. He served during the Korean War as a first lieutenant in the 82nd Airborne Division. Dannelly made 50 parachute jumps and earned the Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Star.[1]

He served on the Charlotte City Council from 1977 until 1989.[1]

Notes
  1. Clary, Ellison (June 12, 2013). "Charlie Dannelly named 2013 Luminary". The Charlotte Post. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  2. Charlotte Observer: Dannelly is on ballot, but he isn't running
North Carolina Senate
Preceded by
James Franklin Richardson		 Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 33rd district
1995–2003		 Succeeded by
Stan Bingham
Preceded by
Stan Bingham		 Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 38th district
2003–2013		 Succeeded by
Joel Ford
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