James Florio | |
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.jpg) Florio in 1993 | |
| 49th Governor of New Jersey | |
| In office January 16, 1990 – January 18, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Kean |
| Succeeded by | Christine Todd Whitman |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1975 – January 16, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | John E. Hunt |
| Succeeded by | Rob Andrews |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly | |
| In office January 13, 1970 – January 3, 1975 Serving with John J. Horn (1970–1974), Ernest F. Schuck (1974–1975) | |
| Preceded by | Lee B. Laskin |
| Succeeded by | Ronald Casella |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | James Joseph Florio August 29, 1937 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 25, 2022 (aged 85) Voorhees, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1955–1975 |
| Rank | Lieutenant commander |
James Joseph Florio (August 29, 1937 – September 25, 2022) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 49th governor of New Jersey from 1990 to 1994. He was previously the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 1st congressional district from 1975 to 1990 and served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1970 to 1975. He was a member of the Democratic Party.