Charles J. Curran (born June 1, 1939 in Galion, Ohio) is an American politician.

In 1966, Curran was hired as a Political Science instructor at Sinclair Community College in Dayton.

In 1983, Charles began his first of 6 four-year terms as Montgomery County Commissioner (served 1983-2006).

[2] He continues to serve as Associate Professor of Political Science at Sinclair Community College.

[citation needed] On June 15, 1963, Curran married Mara Ann Wahl (born October 19, 1941); the couple has three children.