Chester Clem
American politician (1937–2026)
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Chester Earl Clem Jr. (December 28, 1937 – February 18, 2026) was an American politician in the state of Florida.
Preceded byRoger H. Wilson
Succeeded byDale Patchett
BornDecember 28, 1937
Sanford, Florida, U.S.
DiedFebruary 18, 2026 (aged 88)
Chester Clem | |
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Clem in 1972 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
| In office November 7, 1972 – November 2, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Roger H. Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Dale Patchett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 28, 1937 Sanford, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | February 18, 2026 (aged 88) |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
| Occupation | attorney |
Life and career
Clem was born in Sanford, Florida on December 28, 1937. He attended the University of Florida and was admitted to the Florida bar in 1963.[1] He served in the Florida House of Representatives for the 48th district from 1972 to 1976, as a Republican.[2] He ran for Governor of Florida in 1986, but came in fourth place in the Republican primary.[3] Clem died on February 18, 2026, at the age of 88.[4]
