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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Charles Van Zant was born in 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida. He attended Stetson University before transferring to the University of Florida, where he earned a degree in architecture in 1968. In addition to his architectural education, Van Zant pursued theological studies. He received a Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and later earned a Doctorate of Theology from Western Baptist Theological Seminary.</p>

<h2>Professional Career in Architecture and Ministry</h2>
<p>Following his graduation, Van Zant founded Van Zant Associates, an architecture firm which he continues to own. Alongside his architectural work, he served as a Southern Baptist minister, leading congregations at the First Baptist Church of Keystone Heights and Trinity Baptist Church. His dual careers reflect his long-standing commitment to both design and faith-based service.</p>

<h2>Political Career in the Florida House of Representatives</h2>
<p>Van Zant entered politics in 2008 when incumbent <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Pickens">Representative</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Pickens">Joe Pickens</a> was term-limited and unable to seek re-election. Van Zant ran for Florida’s 21st District, which at the time included parts of Putnam, Marion, Northern Lake, Southern Clay, and Southern Bradford Counties. He won the Republican primary narrowly against Patricia Freeman and Christopher France, and subsequently defeated Democratic nominee and Putnam County Commissioner Linda Myers by approximately 2,000 votes.</p>

<p>Following redistricting in 2012, Van Zant began representing Florida’s 19th District, encompassing Putnam, Clay, Bradford, and Union Counties. He was elected without opposition for his second, third, and fourth terms, serving until the end of his tenure in the House of Representatives.</p>
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<h2>Service on the Clay County School Board</h2>
<p>In addition to his legislative work, Van Zant served on the Clay County School Board starting in 2007. He was appointed to the position by then-<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Crist">Governor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Crist">Charlie Crist</a> and contributed to the board’s efforts as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chair_(officer)">Vice-Chairman</a> during his tenure.</p>

<h2>Family and Succession in Politics</h2>
<p>Van Zant and his wife, Katherine Van Zant, have eight children: Michael, Charles Jr., Scott, Katie, Kimberly, Joshua, Daniel, and Lydia. Katherine, a 55-year-old engineer, has expressed interest in succeeding her husband in office. However, critics have questioned whether her candidacy represents political continuity rather than independent leadership. She has publicly dismissed attempts to tie her platform directly to her husband's political career.</p>

<p>Their <a href="/biography/charles-van-zant">son</a>, <a href="/biography/charles-van-zant">Charlie Van Zant</a>, has also been active in public service, serving as the Superintendent of Clay County Schools for several years. Contrary to earlier statements, he has not held that position for over 30 years; this assertion appears to be inaccurate based on public records.</p>

<h2>Financial Matters</h2>
<p>Although Charles Van Zant's net worth has not been publicly disclosed, records indicate that he and his wife paid $8,716 in unpaid property taxes and interest. The charges stemmed from an incorrect homestead exemption claim.</p>

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