Jack D. Gordon (June 3, 1922 – December 17, 2005) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 35th district of the Florida Senate.[2][3]

Jack D. Gordon
Gordon in 1974
Member of the Florida Senate from the 35th district
In office
1972–1992
Preceded byJerry Thomas
Succeeded byMark Foley
Personal details
Born(1922-06-03)June 3, 1922
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedDecember 17, 2005(2005-12-17) (aged 83)
Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic[1]
Alma materUniversity of Michigan

Life and career

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Gordon was born in Detroit, Michigan. He attended the University of Michigan.[4]

Gordon served in the Florida Senate from 1972 to 1992, representing the 35th district.[2]

Gordon died on December 17, 2005,[5] after being hit by a car in Palm Springs, California,[6] at the age of 83.

References

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  1. ^ "Florida". Intelligencer Journal. Lancaster, Pennsylvania. October 12, 1989. p. 5. Retrieved December 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ a b "The People of Lawmaking Florida 1822 – 2019", Florida Legislature, February 2019
  3. ^ "Florida Senators 1845-2001". Archived from the original on March 19, 2007. Retrieved December 21, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. ^ The Clerk's Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of Florida, The State, 1991
  5. ^ "Jack Gordon Obituary (2005)". Miami Herald. December 17, 2005. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  6. ^ Von Drehle, David (December 18, 2005). "Jack D. Gordon". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 21, 2023.