Tom Rossin Explained

Tom Rossin
Office:Minority Leader of the Florida Senate
Term Start:2000
Term End:2002
Predecessor:Buddy Dyer
Successor:Ron Klein
State Senate1:Florida
District1:35th
Term Start1:1994
Term End1:2002
Predecessor1:Mark Foley
Successor1:Gwen Margolis
Birth Date:29 August 1933
Birth Place:New York City, New York, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Education:Columbia University (BS)
University of Miami (JD)
Spouse:Joyce Thornton
Children:3

Tom Rossin (born August 29, 1933) is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Florida Senate from 1994 to 2002. From 2000 to 2002, Rossin also served as Senate Minority leader.[1]

Early life and education

Rossin was born in New York City in 1933. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Columbia University and relocated to Florida to earn a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law.

Career

Prior to entering politics, Rossin worked as an attorney and banking consultant. Florida Senate from 1994 to 2002. From 2000 to 2002, Rossin also served as Senate Minority leader.

2002 Florida gubernatorial election

See main article: 2002 Florida gubernatorial election. In 2002, he was chosen as the running mate of Democrat Bill McBride in the 2002 Florida gubernatorial election.[2] McBride and Rossin lost to incumbent Jeb Bush and Frank Brogan.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Florida Senator Tom Rossin (D) | LobbyTools. public.lobbytools.com.
  2. Web site: Associated Press. McBride introduces his running mate. 2021-04-07. Gainesville Sun. en.
  3. Web site: Bureau. Mark Hollis and Mark Silva Tallahassee. TOM ROSSIN: POLITE BUT TOUGH. 2021-04-07. Sun-Sentinel.com. en-US.