Charles Henry Varnum (July 9, 1933 – February 26, 1999)[1] was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing a portion of the Upper Peninsula for 26 years.

[2][3] A native of Jonesville, Varnum attended Ferris Institute and Hillsdale College.

Varnum then moved to Manistique and was a teacher, a member of the Schoolcraft County board of supervisors, and a member of the Manistique city council.

[4] After leaving the House in 1982, Varnum became Manistique city manager and served there until his retirement in 1988.

He was a member of Rotary, the Elks, the American Legion, and the V.F.W.