Charles S. Dean Sr.

Charles S. Dean Sr.
Member of the Florida Senate
In office
October 3, 2007 – November 8, 2016
Preceded byNancy Argenziano
Succeeded byRob Bradley
Constituency3rd (2007–2012)
5th (2012–2016)
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 43rd district
In office
November 19, 2002 – June 26, 2007
Preceded byNancy Argenziano
Succeeded byRon Schultz
Personal details
Born(1939-05-31)May 31, 1939
DiedFebruary 23, 2026(2026-02-23) (aged 86)
PartyRepublican (2002–2026)
Democratic (before 2002)
SpouseJudy Baxter
Alma materCentral Florida Community College (A.A.)
Florida State University (B.S.)
Rollins College (M.S.)
ProfessionSheriff
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Charles S. Dean Sr. (May 31, 1939 – February 23, 2026) was an American 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.