Senator Charles W. Hutchins View All Years

Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 12/8/2019
Birth Place: Guthrie County, Iowa
Birth County: Guthrie
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Assemblies Served:
Senate: 67 (1977) - 74 (1991)
House: 65 (1973) - 66 (1975)
Home County: Guthrie
Audubon
Charles W. Hutchins
Audubon County
Birth: March 29, 1931, Guthrie County. Parents: Jack and Hazel Hutchins. Education: Graduated from Audubon High School, 1948. Military service: U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict, 3 years. Spouse: JoAnn Reser, 1955. Children: 4 daughters: Jan, Susan, Tammie, and Lisa. Grandchildren: 3. Activities: Member: Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, Lions, and United Methodist Church. Senate assistant minority floor leader, 1979-1983. Assistant majority floor leader, 1983-1985. Designated majority leader in 1985; re-elected Senate majority leader and will serve in that role through the 74th General Assembly. Vice chair: Iowa Legislative Council, Senate Committee on Rules & Administration. Served 2 terms in Iowa House. Term: Eighth.