Charles Phillip Wheeler Jr. (born April 13, 1978) is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Kentucky Senate from the 31st district.

Wheeler came into office during a Special Election on March 5, 2019, defeating Democrat Darrell Pugh.

Wheeler was re-elected for a full term with 72.8% of the vote on November 3, 2020, defeating Democratic challenger Glenn Martin Hammond.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and German from Transylvania University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law.

[3] He also serves as vice chair of the House Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee.