Charles P. Smith

Charles "Charlie" Philip Smith (June 18, 1926 – July 12, 2014) was an American Democratic politician.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, he lived with his family in Oconto, Wisconsin. In 1940, Smith moved to Madison, Wisconsin, where he graduated from Madison West High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. In 1950, he graduated from Milton College and was a company production supervisor. He also worked in the insurance business and for Mobil and Olin Companies. In 1952–1953, Smith served on the Dane County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors. He then served as Wisconsin State Treasurer from 1971 to 1991. He died in Madison, Wisconsin.