Charles F. Van de Water (October 12, 1872 – November 20, 1920) was a Republican politician in California.^[1] He was born in Hobart, New York. He won a seat to the United States House of Representatives from California's 9th congressional district in the 1920 election by defeating the Prohibition party incumbent, Charles H. Randall.

Charles Van de Water
Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 9th district
Died before taking office
Preceded by	Charles Randall
Succeeded by	Walter F. Lineberger
Personal details
Born	(1872-10-12)October 12, 1872 Hobart, New York, U.S.
Died	November 20, 1920(1920-11-20) (aged 48) Walnut, California, U.S.
Political party	Republican

Van de Water died in a car crash^[2] before assuming office, and Republican Walter F. Lineberger later won a special election to his seat.