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James Glisson

James Glisson

American politician (1939–2021)

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

Quick Facts Jim Glisson, Member of the Florida Senate from the 11th district ...

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]

References

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    "Dr. James A. "Jim" Glisson". Harden/Pauli. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
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    "Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Florida Senator Dr. James A. "Jim" Glisson".
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    "Representative James A. "Jim" Glisson D.C." Florida House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-11-26.
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    Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
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    "Florida Senators". uflib.ufl.edu. Retrieved September 21, 2014.


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