Charles J. Fogarty
| Charles J. Fogarty | |
|---|---|
| 67th Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office January 2, 1999 – January 2, 2007 | |
| Governor | Lincoln Almond (1999-2003) Donald Carcieri (2003-2007) |
| Preceded by | Bernard Jackvony |
| Succeeded by | Elizabeth H. Roberts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 15, 1955 Providence, RI |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Smithfield, RI |
| Alma mater | Providence College University of Rhode Island (MPA) |
Charles Joseph Fogarty, Jr., also known as Charlie Fogarty (born September 15, 1955) was the 67th Lieutenant Governor of the U.S. State of Rhode Island. He is a Democrat. Fogarty served two full terms as Lt. Governor, first elected to the position in 1998 and leaving office on January 2, 2007.
His father, Charles Fogarty, Sr., was a State Senator and Director of the Rhode Island Small Business Administration. His uncle, John E. Fogarty, was a United States Congressman for 26 years. His brother Paul W. Fogarty was elected as a Rhode Island State Senator in 1998 and still holds the position.
A graduate of La Salle Academy and Providence College, Fogarty received a master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Rhode Island.
Fogarty was previously elected to the Glocester Town Council in 1984 and in 1990 was elected as a State Senator, where he served for eight years. While a State Senator, he served as both Majority Whip and Senate President Pro Tempore.
Fogarty was a candidate for Governor of Rhode Island in 2006. He was running against incumbent Republican Governor Donald Carcieri, as Fogarty was barred from seeking re-election in 2006 due to term limits. He was defeated by a slim margin of 8,000 votes.
Rhode Island is one of 19 states that elects its governor and lieutenant governor separately rather than on a single party ticket.
As of January 2011, and appointed by Governor Lincoln Chafee, Fogarty is the Director for the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training.
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Electoral history
- 2006 Race for Governor
- Donald Carcieri (R) (inc.), 51%
- Charles Fogarty (D), 49%
- 2002 Race for Lieutenant Governor
- Charles Fogarty (D) (inc.), 54%
- John Pagliarini (R), 25%
- Robert Healey (I), 19%
- Gregg Stevens (Grn.), 3%
- 1998 Race for Lieutenant Governor
- Charles Fogarty (D), 50%
- Bernard Jackvony (R) (inc.), 44%
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bernard Jackvony |
Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island 1999 – 2007 |
Succeeded by Elizabeth Roberts |