Vince Fechtel Jr. Explained

Vince Fechtel Jr.
State Senate:Florida
District:11th
Term Start:November 7, 1978
Term End:November 4, 1980
Predecessor:James Glisson
Successor:Dick Langley
State House1:Florida
District1:34th
Term Start1:November 7, 1972
Term End1:November 7, 1978
Predecessor1:Gus Craig
Redistricted
Successor1:Bobby Brantley
Birth Date:10 August 1936
Birth Place:Leesburg, Florida
Party:Republican
Occupation:businessman
Residence:Leesburg, Florida
Alma Mater:University of Florida

Vincent J. Fechtel Jr. (born August 10, 1936) is a retired American politician in the state of Florida.

Fechtel was born in Leesburg, Florida. A businessman, he is an alumnus of the University of Florida (Bachelor of Science 1959).[1] He served in the Florida House of Representatives for the 34th district from 1972 to 1978, as a Republican. He was elected to the State Senate from the 11th district in 1978 and served until 1980.[2] [3]

In 1980, Fechtel ran for Florida's 5th Congressional District, which was being vacated by Republican Congressman Richard Kelly. Fechtel lost the Republican primary runoff to Bill McCollum.[4] [5]

In 1983, he was nominated to serve on the United States Parole Commission.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Florida House of RepresentativesVince Fechtel, Jr.2014–2016 . 29 November 2014.
  2. Web site: Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012 . Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives . 2011 . December 11, 2011.
  3. Web site: Florida Senators. uflib.ufl.edu. September 21, 2014.
  4. News: 14 House, Senate Seats to be Filled in November Vote. AP. July 1, 1980. Ocala Star-Banner. June 19, 2016.
  5. Web site: October 7, 1980, Runoff ElectionRepublican Primary. Florida Division of Elections Results Archive. June 19, 2016.
  6. Web site: Ocala Star-BannerGoogle News Archive Search. 29 November 2014.