Jim Folsom Jr.

Jim Folsom Jr.
50th Governor of Alabama
In office
April 22, 1993 – January 16, 1995
LieutenantVacant
Preceded byGuy Hunt
Succeeded byFob James
25th and 29th Lieutenant Governor of Alabama
In office
January 15, 2007 – January 17, 2011
GovernorBob Riley
Preceded byLucy Baxley
Succeeded byKay Ivey
In office
January 19, 1987 – April 22, 1993
GovernorGuy Hunt
Preceded byBill Baxley
Succeeded byDon Siegelman
Personal details
Born
James Elisha Folsom Jr.

(1949-05-14) May 14, 1949 (age 75)
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMarsha Guthrie
Alma materJacksonville State University
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Alabama
Branch/serviceAlabama National Guard
Years of service1968–1970

James Elisha 'Jim' Folsom Jr. (born May 14, 1949) is an American politician who was the 50th governor of Alabama from April 22, 1993, to January 16, 1995. He has also served as the lieutenant governor of Alabama on two occasions. He is a member of the Democratic Party.