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Bruce Smathers
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Bruce Armistead Smathers (born October 3, 1943) is a retired Democratic politician from Florida. He served as the 18th Secretary of State of Florida from 1975 to 1978.[1]
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18th Secretary of State of Florida | |
In office January 7, 1975 ā July 19, 1978 | |
Governor | Reubin Askew |
Preceded by | Dorothy Glisson |
Succeeded by | Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. |
Member of the Florida Senate from the 9th district | |
In office November 7, 1972 ā November 5, 1974 | |
Preceded by | Redistricted |
Succeeded by | Mattox Hair |
Personal details | |
Born | (1943-10-03) October 3, 1943 (age 80) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Yale University University of Florida |
Profession | Lawyer, Investor |
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