Charlene Fite
American politician
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Charlene Fite (born 1950) is an American politician and former Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives.[1]
Charlene Fite | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office January 9, 2023 – January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Cozart |
| Succeeded by | Brad Hall |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 80th district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Linda Collins-Smith |
| Succeeded by | Denise Jones Ennett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1950 (age 75–76) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tom Fite |
| Children | 6 |
| Alma mater | University of Tennessee University of Arkansas Taipei Language Institute |
| Profession | Psychology specialist |
Early life and education
Fite was born in Alma, Arkansas. She has a B.S. in deaf education from the University of Tennessee in 2000, an M.S.Ed. in special education from the University of Arkansas, and attended the Taipei Language Institute.[2]
Career
Fife is a retired school psychology specialist. She was first elected to the House in 2012 and was re-elected through 2024, when she declined to seek re-election.[3] Her last campaign focused on economic growth; she favors less government regulation to help economic development.[4] She is chairperson of the Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee; and, vice-chair of ALC-Hospital and Medicaid Subcommittee.[5] Fite has served on the Board of Court Appointed Special Advocates in Crawford County, the Board of Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas, and the Board for Bost Development Centers.[1]
In November 2025, Fite filed to challenge her successor Brad Hall in the Republican primary, alongside Melissa Koller. Hall withdrew days after the filing deadline.[6]