James C. Smith (politician)

James Cloudis Smith (born May 25, 1940) is an American lawyer who served as the 32nd Florida Attorney General from 1979 to 1987 and 21st and 24th Secretary of State of Florida from 1987 to 1995 and from 2002 until 2003. He currently chairs the Florida State University Board of Trustees.

James C. Smith
21st and 24th Secretary of State of Florida
In office
August 5, 2002  January 7, 2003
GovernorJeb Bush
Preceded byKatherine Harris
Succeeded byKen Detzner (acting)
In office
August 5, 1987  January 3, 1995
GovernorBob Martinez
Lawton Chiles
Preceded byGeorge Firestone
Succeeded bySandra Mortham
32nd Florida Attorney General
In office
January 2, 1979  January 6, 1987
GovernorBob Graham
Preceded byRobert Shevin
Succeeded byBob Butterworth
Personal details
Born (1940-05-25) May 25, 1940
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (before 1987)
Republican (after 1987)
Alma materFlorida State University (BS)
Stetson University (JD)
ProfessionAttorney
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