James E. King | |
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| President of the Florida Senate | |
| In office November 19, 2002 – November 16, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | John McKay |
| Succeeded by | Tom Lee |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office March 9, 1999 – July 26, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | William G. Bankhead |
| Succeeded by | John Thrasher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 30, 1939 Brooklyn, New York |
| Died | July 26, 2009 (aged 69) Jacksonville, Florida |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Linda Braddock |
| Profession | Politician |
James E. King (October 20, 1939 – July 26, 2009) was an American businessman and politician. A Republican, he was a member of Florida House of Representatives from 1986 through 1999, and subsequently represented the 8th District of the Florida Senate from 1999 until his death. He served as President of the Florida Senate from 2002 to 2004 and served as the Majority Leader from 2000 to 2002.