Charles J. Carney
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Charles Joseph Carney (April 17, 1913 - October 7, 1987) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Carney attended schools in Youngstown and neighboring Campbell, Ohio. He later attended Youngstown State University. Carney was a member of the Ohio Senate from 1950 to 1970, serving as minority leader from 1969 to 1970.
Prior to his involvement in public service, Carney was involved with Youngstown-area labor organizations. He served as a staff member of the vice-president, and president, of the United Rubber Workers Union Local 102 from 1934 to 1950. He served as staff representative of United Steelworkers of America from 1950 to 1968. Carney also served as vice-president of the Mahoning County CIO Industrial Council.
Carney was elected as a Democrat in 1970, defeating attorney Richard McLaughlin, to the Ninety-first Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative Michael J. Kirwan, and reelected to the four succeeding Congresses, from (November 3, 1970-January 3, 1979). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the Ninety-sixth Congress in 1978.
He was indicted on one count of accepting an illegal gratuity. Carney allegedly racked up $10,000 on gasoline credit cards that were paid by Lyden Oil Co in exchange for political favors.
Charles Joseph Carney died on October 7, 1987, in Youngstown, Ohio. He was interred in Calvary Cemetery.
