Vincent J. Fechtel Jr. (born August 10, 1936) is a retired American politician in the state of Florida.
Vince Fechtel Jr. | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 11th district | |
| In office November 7, 1978 – November 4, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | James Glisson |
| Succeeded by | Dick Langley |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
| In office November 7, 1972 – November 7, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Gus Craig Redistricted |
| Succeeded by | Bobby Brantley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 10, 1936 Leesburg, Florida |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Leesburg, Florida |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
| Occupation | businessman |
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]
References
edit- ^ "Florida House of Representatives – Vince Fechtel, Jr. – 2014–2016 { Crisafulli }". Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ^ "Florida Senators". uflib.ufl.edu. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ^ AP (July 1, 1980). "14 House, Senate Seats to be Filled in November Vote". Ocala Star-Banner. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
- ^ "October 7, 1980, Runoff Election – Republican Primary". Florida Division of Elections Results Archive. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
- ^ "Ocala Star-Banner – Google News Archive Search". Retrieved 29 November 2014.
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