James Buskey
James Buskey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 99th district | |
| In office 1976–2018 | |
| Succeeded by | Sam Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 10, 1937 Greenville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | November 8, 2024 (aged 87) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Educator |
James E. Buskey (April 10, 1937 – November 8, 2024) was an American politician. He was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 99th District, serving from 1976 to 2018. He was a member of the Democratic party.[1]
In 1997, Buskey ran in the special election to succeed Michael Figures in the Alabama Senate. He lost to Vivian Davis Figures.[2]
Buskey died on November 8, 2024, at the age of 87.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "James Buskey". Retrieved July 2, 2015.
- ^ "8 Jan 1997, Page 13 - The Anniston Star at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved Jul 11, 2021.
- ^ Britt, Bill (11 November 2024). "James E. Buskey, longtime Alabama state representative, dies at age 87". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
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