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Pete Drew

1938–

United States

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Charles E. "Pete" Drew (born October 14, 1938) is an American politician and perennial candidate who served as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1983 to 1989, representing the 15th district. Though elected as a Democrat, he swapped parties during his tenure to become a Republican. Since leaving the Tennessee House, he has run for several other offices, including as a Democrat, Republican, and independent.

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