Jim Boczar

Jim Boczar
Member of the Florida Senate from the 24th district
In office
November 3, 1992 – November 8, 1994
Preceded byBob Johnson (redistricting)
Succeeded byKatherine Harris
Personal details
Born(1947-03-28)March 28, 1947
Miami, Florida
DiedJanuary 7, 2002(2002-01-07) (aged 54)
Sarasota, Florida
PartyDemocratic
SpouseLinda Boczar
Children4
EducationFlorida Atlantic University (B.S.)
University of Miami School of Law (J.D.)
OccupationAttorney

James Boczar (March 28, 1947 – January 7, 2002) was a Democratic politician from Florida who served as a member of the Florida Senate from the 24th district from 1992 to 1994.

Boczar was elected to the Florida Senate from the 24th district district in 1992, defeating incumbent Republican State Senator Bob Johnson. He ran for re-election in 1994, and was defeated by Katherine Harris. He died on January 7, 2002.

References

  1. ↑ Florida Senate Handbook, 1992–1994 (PDF). Secretary of the Florida Senate. 1993. p. 8.
  2. ↑ Kestin, Sally B. (November 5, 1992). "Boczar got cash boost". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. p. 13A. Retrieved July 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "Too close to tell how Senate will go". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. November 9, 1994. p. 10A. Retrieved July 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Jim Boczar, former senator from Sarasota, dies at 55". St. Petersburg Times. January 10, 2002. p. 6B. Retrieved July 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.