In 1947 , Fenwick ran for , and was elected to , the Virginia Senate representing the 22nd Senate District after the retirement of Sen. William D. Medley . He was a delegate to 1952 Democratic National Convention from Virginia . Fenwick also served as a member of the Virginia Democratic State Central Committee from 1952 – 1964 . He failed to win the Democratic primary for governor in 1953 . In 1956 , the Virginia Senate was redistricted and Fenwick was elected from the 9th District ( which still consisted of all of Arlington County ) and was re-elected until his death in 1969
1952 Democratic National Convention
1952 Democratic National Convention
Charles R. Fenwick