James Glisson Explained

Jim Glisson
State Senate:Florida
District:11th
Term Start:November 7, 1972
Term End:November 7, 1978
Predecessor:Bill Beaufort
Successor:Vince Fechtel Jr.
State House1:Florida
District1:33rd
Term Start1:November 5, 1968
Term End1:November 7, 1972
Predecessor1:James N. Beck
Successor1:Eugene Mooney
Birth Date:6 January 1939
Birth Place:Jackson County, Florida
Party:Democratic (1976–present)
Otherparty:Republican (until 1976)
Occupation:Chiropractor
Residence:Tavares, Florida

James A. Glisson (January 6, 1939 – September 30, 2021)[1] was a chiropractor and state legislator in Florida.[2]

Glisson was born in Jackson County, Florida. He attended Palmer College and earned a degree in chiropractic studies[3] He served in the Florida House of Representatives for the 33rd district from 1968 to 1972, as a Republican. He was elected to the State Senate in 1973 and served the 11th district until 1978. In 1976, he changed his party affiliation from Republican to Democratic.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dr. James A. "Jim" Glisson. Harden/Pauli. February 16, 2024.
  2. Web site: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Florida Senator Dr. James A. "Jim" Glisson.
  3. Web site: Representative James A. "Jim" Glisson D.C.. 2014-11-26 . 2016-03-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070623/http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=3891 . dead. Florida House of Representatives.
  4. Web site: Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012 . Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives . 2011 . December 11, 2011.
  5. Web site: Florida Senators. uflib.ufl.edu. September 21, 2014.