Vince Fechtel Jr.

Vincent J. Fechtel Jr. (born August 10, 1936) is a retired American politician in the state of Florida.

Vince Fechtel Jr.
Member of the Florida Senate from the 11th district
In office November 7, 1978 – November 4, 1980
Preceded by	James Glisson
Succeeded by	Dick Langley
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 34th district
In office November 7, 1972 – November 7, 1978
Preceded by	Gus Craig Redistricted
Succeeded by	Bobby Brantley
Personal details
Born	(1936-08-10) August 10, 1936 (age 87) Leesburg, Florida
Political party	Republican
Residence(s)	Leesburg, Florida
Alma mater	University of Florida
Occupation	businessman

Fechtel was born in Leesburg, Florida. A businessman, he is an alumnus of the University of Florida (Bachelor of Science 1959).^[1] He served in the Florida House of Representatives for the 34th district from 1972 to 1978, as a Republican. He was elected to the State Senate from the 11th district in 1978 and served until 1980.^[2][3]

In 1980, Fechtel ran for Florida's 5th Congressional District, which was being vacated by Republican Congressman Richard Kelly. Fechtel lost the Republican primary runoff to Bill McCollum.^[4][5]

In 1983, he was nominated to serve on the United States Parole Commission.^[6]

References

1. "Florida House of Representatives – Vince Fechtel, Jr. – 2014–2016 { Crisafulli }". Retrieved 29 November 2014.
2. Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
3. "Florida Senators". uflib.ufl.edu. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
4. AP (July 1, 1980). "14 House, Senate Seats to be Filled in November Vote". Ocala Star-Banner. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
5. "October 7, 1980, Runoff Election – Republican Primary". Florida Division of Elections Results Archive. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
6. "Ocala Star-Banner – Google News Archive Search". Retrieved 29 November 2014.