Charlie Hoffman

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Charlie Hoffman
Majority Caucus Chair of the Kentucky House of Representatives
In office
January 2, 2007 January 8, 2008
Occupation Real estate broker, auctioneer, meat cutter

Charles R. "Charlie" Hoffman is a Democratic former member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing the 62nd district from 1997 to 2011.

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Political career

Hoffman served as majority caucus chairman from 2007 to 2008, and led the Democratic majority to its height of 66 Democrats and 34 Republicans in the House. He is the only individual from Scott County, Kentucky to ever serve in a leadership post.

In November 2010, he was defeated for re-election by Ryan Quarles (R-Scott), 49% to 51%. He ran for the Kentucky Senate in 2016, but lost the general election to Damon Thayer. [1]

In 2016, Hoffman was arrested following an incident at a bar in Georgetown, Kentucky for a variety of charges including public intoxication, resisting arrest, and evading police. [2] In 2024, Hoffman was arrested again following a dispute regarding a political yard sign displayed by his neighbor. He was charged with false reporting, resisting arrest, assault of a police officer, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, and menacing. [3]

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References

  1. "Our Campaigns - KY State Senate 17 Race - Nov 08, 2016".
  2. "Quick Bites: Fmr. State Rep. Charged With Public Intoxication; 'Liberty' Candidates Wanting Recounts Will Have to Pony Up | KFP". www.kentuckyfried.com. 2022-06-14. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  3. Reports, From Staff (2024-05-21). "Former state representative arrested, charged with assault of a police officer". News-Graphic.com. Retrieved 2025-01-07.