Tom Rossin

Tom Rossin
Minority Leader of the Florida Senate
In office 2000–2002
Preceded by	Buddy Dyer
Succeeded by	Ron Klein
Member of the Florida Senate from the 35th district
In office 1994–2002
Preceded by	Mark Foley
Succeeded by	Gwen Margolis
Personal details
Born	(1933-08-29) August 29, 1933 (age 91) New York City, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Joyce Thornton
Children	3
Education	Columbia University (BS) University of Miami (JD)

Tom Rossin (born August 29, 1933) is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Florida Senate from 1994 to 2002. From 2000 to 2002, Rossin also served as Senate Minority leader.[1]

Early life and education

Rossin was born in New York City in 1933. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Columbia University and relocated to Florida to earn a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law.[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Rossin worked as an attorney and banking consultant. Florida Senate from 1994 to 2002. From 2000 to 2002, Rossin also served as Senate Minority leader.[1]

2002 Florida gubernatorial election

Main article: 2002 Florida gubernatorial election

In 2002, he was chosen as the running mate of Democrat Bill McBride in the 2002 Florida gubernatorial election.[2] McBride and Rossin lost to incumbent Jeb Bush and Frank Brogan.[3]

References

1. "Former Florida Senator Tom Rossin (D) | LobbyTools". public.lobbytools.com.
2. "McBride introduces his running mate". Gainesville Sun. Associated Press. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
3. Bureau, Mark Hollis and Mark Silva Tallahassee (18 September 2002). "TOM ROSSIN: POLITE BUT TOUGH". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved 2021-04-07. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)

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Party political offices
Preceded by Rick Dantzler	Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Florida 2002	Succeeded by Daryl Jones
Florida Senate
Preceded by Mark Foley	Member of the Florida Senate from the 35th district 1994–2002	Succeeded by Gwen Margolis
Preceded by Buddy Dyer	Minority Leader of the Florida Senate 1994–2002	Succeeded by Ron Klein