Chester Clem

Chester Clem
Clem in 1972
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 48th district
In office
November 7, 1972 – November 2, 1976
Preceded byRoger H. Wilson
Succeeded byDale Patchett
Personal details
Born(1937-12-28)December 28, 1937
Sanford, Florida, U.S.
DiedFebruary 18, 2026(2026-02-18) (aged 88)
PartyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Florida (BSBA), University of Florida College of Law (LLB)
Occupationattorney

Chester Earl Clem Jr. (December 28, 1937 – February 18, 2026) was an American politician in the state of Florida.

Life and career

Clem was born in Sanford, Florida on December 28, 1937. He attended the University of Florida and was admitted to the Florida bar in 1963. He served in the Florida House of Representatives for the 48th district from 1972 to 1976, as a Republican. He ran for Governor of Florida in 1986, but came in fourth place in the Republican primary. Clem died on February 18, 2026, at the age of 88.

References

  1. ↑ "The Clerk's Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of Florida". 1974.
  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. ↑ "Our Campaigns - FL Governor - R Primary Race - Sep 02, 1986".
  4. ↑ "Chester Earl Clem, Jr". Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory. Retrieved February 21, 2026.