Thomas Burton Adams Jr.
| Thomas Burton Adams Jr. | |
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| 10th Lieutenant Governor of Florida | |
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In office January 5, 1971 – January 7, 1975 |
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| Governor | Reubin O'Donovan Askew |
| Preceded by | Ray C. Osborn |
| Succeeded by | Jim Williams |
| 15th Secretary of State of Florida | |
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In office January 5, 1961 – January 5, 1971 |
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| Preceded by | Robert Andrew Gray |
| Succeeded by | Richard B. Stone |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 29th district |
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In office November 6, 1956 – November 8, 1960 |
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| Preceded by | Edwin G. Fraser |
| Succeeded by | Edwin G. Fraser |
| Personal details | |
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March 11, 1917 Jacksonville, Florida |
| Died | May 22, 2006 (aged 89) Live Oak, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Helen Brown 1939-2006 |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Profession | Real estate and insurance business |
Thomas Burton "Tom" Adams Jr. (March 11, 1917 – May 22, 2006) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Florida. A Democrat, he served in the Florida Senate (1956–1960), as Secretary of State of Florida (1961–1971), and as the tenth Lieutenant Governor of Florida (1971–1975).
Adams was born in Jacksonville, Florida to Thomas Burton Adams Sr. and the former Carolyn Hamilton. He attended the University of Michigan. Adams married Helen Brown on July 30, 1939, and had a career as a real estate developer and an insurance businessman. Adams married Frances Sue Brewer in September 1973.
Adams began his political career when he was elected to the Florida State Senate in 1956 from the 29th district, encompassing Clay and Baker Counties. He served one term before being elected secretary of state in 1960, a position to which he was reelected in 1964 and 1966.
In 1970, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Reubin Askew selected Adams as his running mate. Askew and Adams defeated incumbent Republicans Governor Claude Roy Kirk and Lieutenant Governor Ray C. Osborne. Adams was the second lieutenant governor following the position's reinstatement after over 80 years. He was the first Democrat to hold the position under the 1968 Constitution.
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