Charles Eugene Branstool (born December 13, 1936) is an American politician from Ohio.

[4] One of the most contested races of that cycle, Branstool defeated Speck, who ultimately returned to his old district, which wasn't up for reelection.

[8] In 1990, Branstool was chosen as the running mate of Democratic gubernatorial nominee Tony Celebrezze, who lost the election to George Voinovich.

[12] In a surprise move, Branstool opted to run in 1998 against Jay Hottinger for his former seat in the Senate.

Branstool made a return to the news in 2011 as an opponent of new legislation to curb collective bargaining.