Charles Herring


Charles Roland Herring was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1988 to 1992.

Life and career

Herring was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, the son of Ellis and Lillian Harring. He attended and graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic. After graduating, he served in the United States Navy, until his discharge in 1970. He was a chiropractor.
Herring served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1988 to 1992. He lost his seat in the House, in 1991, when he ran as a Democratic candidate for Louisiana state senator from the 29th district. He received 7,114 votes, but lost in the initial primary election to incumbent Joe McPherson, who won with 15,956 votes.

Death

Herring died on November 8, 2024, in Walker, Louisiana, at the age of 79.