Tom Tobiassen

Tom Tobiassen
Tobiassen in 1982
Member of the Florida Senate from the 2nd district
In office
November 5, 1974 – November 2, 1982
Preceded byJames Johnston
Succeeded byPat Thomas (redistricting)
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
November 2, 1982 – November 3, 1992
Preceded byGrover Robinson III
Succeeded byBolley Johnson
Constituency1st district
In office
November 5, 1968 – November 5, 1974
Preceded byPhil Ashler
Succeeded byClyde Hagler
Constituency3rd district
Personal details
Born(1931-11-21)November 21, 1931
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
DiedApril 8, 2010(2010-04-08) (aged 78)
PartyDemocratic (before 1982)
Republican (1982–2010)
EducationOhio State University

Tom Tobiassen (November 21, 1931 – April 8, 2010) was an American politician. He served as a member for the 1st and 3rd district of the Florida House of Representatives. He also served as a member for the 2nd district of the Florida Senate.

Life and career

Tobiassen was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended Ohio State University.

In 1968, Tobiassen was elected to represent the 3rd district of the Florida House of Representatives, serving until 1974. In the same year, he was elected to represent the 2nd district of the Florida Senate, serving until 1982, when he was elected to represent the 1st district of the Florida House, serving until 1992.

Tobiassen died on April 8, 2010, at the age of 78.

References

  1. ↑ "Tobiassen to defect". Tallahassee Democrat. June 25, 1982. p. 2C. Retrieved July 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. 1 2 3 "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved August 21, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  3. 1 2 3 Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845–2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved August 21, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. 1 2 "Florida Senators 1845-2001". Archived from the original on March 19, 2007. Retrieved August 21, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  5. ↑ The Florida Handbook, Peninsular Publishing Company, 1969, p. 149
  6. ↑ "Thomas Tobiassen Obituary (2010)". Pensacola News Journal. May 9, 2010. Retrieved August 21, 2023.