Charles R. Holley

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Charles R. Holley Sr. (1924 - March 1981) was a lawyer, state legislator, and Pinellas County circuit judge in Florida. He was the Republicam candidate for governor in 1964 (1964 Florida gubernatorial election) He represented Pinellas County in the Florida House of Representatives from 1960 to 1964 and served as minority leader during part of that time.[1]

Holley was born in Jacksonville.[1] He challenged the constitutionality of a Florida law requiring candidates for elected political office to not be serving in an elected office that would have an overlapping term with the new office if they won.[2] The florida Archives have a photo of him.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Holley, Charles - Judge - death Sun, 15 Mar 1981- Tampa Tribune of 18 Mar 1981". March 18, 1981. p. 55 – via newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Holley v. Adams". Justia Law.
  3. ^ Florida, State Library and Archives of. "Action stepped up in Republican high command." Florida Memory.
Party political offices
Preceded by
George C. Petersen
Republican nominee for Governor of Florida
1964
Succeeded by
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