Charles J. Carney

For other people named Charles Carney, see Charles Carney (disambiguation).

Charles J. Carney
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 19th district
In office November 3, 1970 – January 3, 1979
Preceded by	Michael J. Kirwan
Succeeded by	Lyle Williams
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 33rd district
In office January 3, 1950-November 3, 1970
Preceded by	District Established
Succeeded by	Harry Meshel
Personal details
Born	April 17, 1913 Youngstown, Ohio
Died	October 7, 1987(1987-10-07) (aged 74)
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Youngstown State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University

Charles Joseph Carney (April 17, 1913 – October 7, 1987) was an American politician and member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio from 1970 to 1979.

Early life and career

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.

Congress

Carney was elected to Congress 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 incumbent 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.

Death

Charles Joseph Carney died on October 7, 1987, in Youngstown, Ohio. He was interred in Calvary Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "Charles J. Carney (id: C000164)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.