In 1982, Tobin was elected to represent the 88th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Tom Gustafson. He served until 1992, when he was succeeded by Suzanne Jacobs. In the same year, he was elected to represent the 95th district, succeeding Anne Mackenzie. He served until 1998, when he was succeeded by Ron Greenstein.[2][3]
Tobin died[5] on April 19, 2011, at the age of 69.