Charles L. Waddell

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Charles Lindy Waddell (May 13, 1932 – July 19, 2022) was an American Democratic politician. He was a member of the Virginia Senate from 1972 to 1998. He was deputy transportation secretary to Governor Jim Gilmore.[1] He was the step-father of former Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring.[2] He was born in Braselton, Georgia.

Waddell died on July 19, 2022 in Leesburg, Virginia at the age of 90.[3][4]

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  1. Vozzella, Laura; Laris, Michael (June 9, 2014). "After outcry over resignation, former Virginia senator won't take tobacco board job". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  2. Graham, Karen (July 26, 2022). "Local political leader Charlie Waddell dies at the age of 90". Loudoun Times-Mirror.
  3. Loudoun Now Staff (July 21, 2022). "Long-time Loudoun Senator Charlie Waddell Dies". Loudoun Now. Archived from the original on July 22, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
  4. Howell, Melissa (2022-07-24). "Loudoun Co. remembers Charlie Waddell, a political giant who served his community". WTOP News.