Tom Tobiassen
American politician (1931–2010)
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Tom Tobiassen (November 21, 1931 – April 8, 2010) was an American politician. He served as a member for the 1st and 3rd district of the Florida House of Representatives.[2][3] He also served as a member for the 2nd district of the Florida Senate.[4]
Tom Tobiassen | |
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Tobiassen in 1982 | |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 2nd district | |
| In office November 5, 1974 – November 2, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | James Johnston |
| Succeeded by | Pat Thomas (redistricting) |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office November 2, 1982 – November 3, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Grover Robinson III |
| Succeeded by | Bolley Johnson |
| Constituency | 1st district |
| In office November 5, 1968 – November 5, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Phil Ashler |
| Succeeded by | Clyde Hagler |
| Constituency | 3rd district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 21, 1931 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | April 8, 2010 (aged 78) |
| Party | Democratic (before 1982) Republican (1982–2010)[1] |
| Education | Ohio State University |
Life and career
Tobiassen was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended Ohio State University.[5]
In 1968, Tobiassen was elected to represent the 3rd district of the Florida House of Representatives, serving until 1974.[2][3] In the same year, he was elected to represent the 2nd district of the Florida Senate, serving until 1982,[4] when he was elected to represent the 1st district of the Florida House, serving until 1992.[2][3]
Tobiassen died on April 8, 2010,[6] at the age of 78.
