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Charles Black
American political consultant and lobbyist
Personal details
- Full name
- Charles R. Black Jr.
- Education
- University of Florida, B.A. in political science; American University, J.D.
- Spouse
- Judy Black
- Political affiliation
- Republican strategist
Charles R. “Charlie” Black Jr. is an American political consultant and lobbyist. He helped establish NCPAC in the 1970s and later worked on Republican presidential and congressional campaigns.
Early life and education
Black is from Wilmington, North Carolina. He graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in political science and received a law degree from American University. He is a member of the North Carolina bar.
Political career
He worked for Senator Jesse Helms, served as executive director of Young Americans for Freedom, and became founding chairman of NCPAC. The FEC identified Black as committee chairman during its 1975–1977 audit period.
Black was political director of the Republican National Committee and advised Ronald Reagan in the 1980s. His later work included campaigns for George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, and John McCain.
Consulting and other activities
Black helped establish the firm Black, Manafort and Stone in 1980, which handled political consulting and lobbying clients. He subsequently founded BKSH & Associates Worldwide and held leadership roles at Prime Policy Group.
A McCain Institute profile lists his board service with the U.S. Air Force Academy Foundation and the Fund for American Studies. No military service is inferred from the foundation appointment.
References
Research compiled through November 12, 2026. Sources and historical roles are dated where known.