James C. Smith (politician)
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James Cloudis Smith (born May 25, 1940) is an American lawyer who served as the 32nd Florida Attorney General from 1979 to 1987 and 21st and 24th Secretary of State of Florida from 1987 to 1995 and from 2002 until 2003. He currently chairs the Florida State University Board of Trustees.[1][2]
Quick Facts 21st and 24th Secretary of State of Florida, Governor ...
James C. Smith | |
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21st and 24th Secretary of State of Florida | |
In office August 5, 2002 – January 7, 2003 | |
Governor | Jeb Bush |
Preceded by | Katherine Harris |
Succeeded by | Ken Detzner (acting) |
In office August 5, 1987 – January 3, 1995 | |
Governor | Bob Martinez Lawton Chiles |
Preceded by | George Firestone |
Succeeded by | Sandra Mortham |
32nd Florida Attorney General | |
In office January 2, 1979 – January 6, 1987 | |
Governor | Bob Graham |
Preceded by | Robert Shevin |
Succeeded by | Bob Butterworth |
Personal details | |
Born | (1940-05-25) May 25, 1940 (age 83) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic (before 1987) Republican (after 1987) |
Alma mater | Florida State University (BS) Stetson University (JD) |
Profession | Attorney |
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