Jim Hargrett
American politician
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James T. Hargrett Jr. (born July 31, 1942) is a former state legislator in Florida. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1982 to 1992 (63rd district).[5] He also served in the Florida Senate from 1992 to 2000.[6]
Preceded byJohn Grant[1]
Succeeded byLes Miller[2]
Preceded bySpud Clements[3]
Succeeded byDean Saunders[4]
James T. Hargrett Jr. | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office January 1993 – January 2001 | |
| Preceded by | John Grant[1] |
| Succeeded by | Les Miller[2] |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
| In office January 1983 – January 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Spud Clements[3] |
| Succeeded by | Dean Saunders[4] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 31, 1942 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Berlyn |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Morehouse College Atlanta University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
In 1998, Hargrett was one of several African-American Democrats in the Florida Legislature to endorse Republican Jeb Bush for Governor.[7]
He is a descendant of Amos Hargrett.[8]
