Vince Fechtel Jr.
American politician
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Vincent J. Fechtel Jr. (born August 10, 1936) is a retired American politician in the state of Florida.
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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 |
| Party | Republican |
| 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]