Bruce Smathers
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Bruce Smathers | |
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Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. | |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office November 7, 1972 – November 5, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Redistricted |
| Succeeded by | Mattox Hair |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 3, 1943 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Yale University University of Florida |
| Profession | Lawyer, Investor |
Bruce Armistead Smathers (born October 3, 1943) is a retired Democratic politician from Florida. He served as the 18th Secretary of State of Florida from 1975 to 1978.[1]
Political career
Smathers began his political career in 1972, when he was elected to the Florida Senate from the 9th District, representing most of Duval County.[2][3]
In 1974, he was elected Secretary of State. Once in office, Smathers reformed election laws, modernized the Division of Corporations, became involved in the "Atocha" treasure dispute, expanded support for cultural affairs, and was best known as leader of the successful effort to preserve Florida's Old Capitol (1845–1978).[4] At the time he took office, he was the youngest member of the Florida Cabinet in the twentieth century.
In July 1978, Smathers resigned to campaign for governor. He lost in the Democratic primary to Bob Graham.
Family and background
He is the younger son of
He presently resides between
College relations
Smathers was college roommates with two different members of Congress. Smathers roomed with U.S. Senator
References
- ISBN 978-1-56164-031-7. Retrieved 17 March 2011.
- ^ "Florida Senators". Archived from the original on 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Historical Senate Journals - 1970's". Florida Senate Archive. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
- ^ "Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
- ^ "George A. Smathers, 93, Former Senator From Florida". query.nytimes.com.
- ^ "Lakeland Ledger - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
- ^ "Bill Nelson - Florida 4-H Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2012-04-01.
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