Charles F. Ashley


Charles F. Ashley was an American politician who served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1982–1983.

Life

Ashley was born on November 9, 1936 in Alabama to Charles Ashley Jr. and Mamie Ludell Stevenson. His father died when Charles was around 20 years old. At some point, he married Louise Canerday Ashley and had 3 children. He died on March 4, 2011 at the age of 74.

Politics

1982 Election

Ashley was one of 3 candidates running in the Democratic primary. He won with 54% of the vote. It was only him and an Independent running for this seat because no Republican candidates have even ran since the 1966 election. He won the General Election with 76% of the votes.