John R. Broxson

John R. Broxson
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 1st district
In office
1967–1971
Personal details
Born (1932-07-10) July 10, 1932
Holley, Florida
Political party Democratic
Alma mater Southwestern Assemblies of God University

John Ray Broxson (born June 10, 1932) was an American politician in the state of Florida.

Broxson was born in Holley, Florida, the son Bart Dell and Annie Rachel (née Gordon) Broxson. He attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Texas and works in the real estate and insurance business. He served as sheriff of Santa Rosa County, Florida from 1959 to 1961, succeeding his father, who was killed in a car accident.[1] He was elected to the State Senate in 1966 and served the 1st district until 1971.[2][3] His brother, Doug Broxson also served in the Florida House of Representatives.[4]

References

  1. ↑ http://santarosasheriff.org/srso-history/
  2. ↑ http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=3827
  3. ↑ "Florida Senators". uflib.ufl.edu. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  4. ↑ http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/sections/representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4491


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