Charles Herring
Charles Herring | |
|---|---|
 Herring in 1988 | |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1988–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Jock Scott |
| Succeeded by | Israel B. Curtis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Roland Herring January 14, 1945 Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 8, 2024 (aged 79) Walker, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Palmer College of Chiropractic |
Charles Roland Herring (January 14, 1945 – November 8, 2024) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1988 to 1992.[1]
Life and career
[edit]Herring was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, the son of Ellis and Lillian Harring. He attended and graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic. After graduating, he served in the United States Navy, until his discharge in 1970.[2][3] He was a chiropractor.[4]
Herring served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1988 to 1992.[1] He lost his seat in the House, in 1991, when he ran as a Democratic candidate for Louisiana state senator from the 29th district. He received 7,114 votes, but lost in the initial primary election to incumbent Joe McPherson, who won with 15,956 votes.[5]
Death
[edit]Herring died on November 8, 2024, in Walker, Louisiana, at the age of 79.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 31, 2010. Retrieved November 15, 2024 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Charles Roland Herring". The Advocate. November 11, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Dr. Charles Roland Herring". AN17. November 13, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "November 1987: A Look Back". The Town Talk. Alexandria, Louisiana. January 1, 1988. p. 7. Retrieved June 15, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "LA State Senate 29 - Initial Election - State Senate - Primary Election". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ "Dr. Charles Roland Herring". Echovita. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
