title: Charles Tighe
text: # Charles Tighe
  
  Bernard Charles Tighe (January 21, 1927 – December 13, 2004) was an American lawyer who served as the 29th Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota of 1965–1969, serving under Governor William L. Guy.
  
  ## Background
  
  Born in Fargo, North Dakota, Tighe graduated from Fargo High School. He went to the University of Notre Dame briefly and then served in the United States Navy. He then received his bachelor's degree and law degrees from the University of North Dakota and was admitted to the North Dakota bar. He then practiced law. He served as the Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota in 1965-1969 as a Democrat. He died in Bismarck, North Dakota.
  
  