Charles O. McManiman

Charles O. McManiman was a Democratic politician who served as Mayor of Houghton, Michigan, as well as a member of the Michigan Senate for the 32nd district representing much of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Early life

Born in Calumet, Michigan, in 1900, McManiman in his youth learned the trade of blacksmithing from his father, an immigrant from Canada.

Political career

Prior to his senate career McManiman served as mayor of his home city of Houghton, Michigan, along with participating in different races for the Michigan House of Representatives. Several years after the end of his term as mayor, McManiman ran for the Michigan Senate for the 32nd district and won. McManiman served as the senator for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and strived to advocate for the growth of industry in the Peninsula amongst other issues.