Dewayne Freeman

Charles Dewayne Freeman (born September 1, 1955) is an American politician. Rising to president pro tempore of the Alabama Senate, he ran for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama in 1998 but lost fellow senator Steve Windom.[1][2] He was appointed by Don Siegelman as Director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs but resigned in 2000 after being arrested for domestic violence.[3]

Dewayne Freeman
President pro tempore
of the Alabama Senate
In office
1997–1999
Preceded byMichael Figures
Succeeded byLowell Barron
Member of the Alabama Senate
from the 7th district
In office
January 1995  January 1999
Preceded byBill Smith
Succeeded byJeff Enfinger
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 21st district
In office
January 1987  January 1995
Preceded byRobert E. Albright
Succeeded byRandy Hinshaw
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 19th district
In office
January 1983  January 1984
Preceded byRichard Gregg
Succeeded byGeorge Grayson
Personal details
Born
Charles Dewayne Freeman

(1955-09-01) September 1, 1955
Henagar, Alabama, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Cheryl Perdue
(m. 1994; div. 2001)

References

  1. "Alabama: GOP Growth Reflected in Primary Turnout". The Washington Post. June 5, 1998. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  2. "Windom, Freeman seek state's second highest office". Selma Times-Journal. October 18, 1998. pp. A3, A5. Retrieved February 27, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  3. Cason, Mike (May 27, 2000). "Freeman denies kicking daughter". Montgomery Advertiser. pp. 1A–2A. Retrieved February 27, 2023 via Newspapers.com.



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