Jim Folsom Jr.
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James Elisha Folsom Jr. 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 25th and 29th lieutenant governor of Alabama.
Folsom in 2009
Fob James
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Forrest Hood "Fob" James Jr. is an American politician, civil engineer, entrepreneur, and former football player. He served as the 48th governor of Alabama as a Democrat from 1979 to 1983 and again as
Jim Folsom Jr.
…with 54% of the vote. But Hubbert's primary challenge damaged Folsom, who in the general election was narrowly defeated by former Democratic Governor Fob James, who was running as a Republican. Even though 1994 was a tough year for Democrats and that Folsom was facing a popular former governor in James and had…
James as a college student, c. 1956
James with President Ronald Reagan in 1981